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FAO-OIE-WHO Technical Update: Current evolution of avian influenza H5N1 viruses

Year of publication 2011

Pages 6

Author FAO-OIE-WHO;Animal Production and Health Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This document is intended to provide a technical briefing for persons generally familiar with influenza viruses and the epidemiology of influenza in humans and animals. We ask the general public to kindly refer to information available on the WHO, FAO, and OIE websites.

Language English

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