Facing the killer from ancient times: Avian influenza: Avian influenza

Author: Du Guanglei
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book is set against the backdrop of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in Asia in early 2004. It primarily introduces common knowledge about avian influenza-related viruses, prevention and control measures, the mechanisms of viral mutation, and disinfection techniques. Additionally, it delves into the possibility and potential pathways of avian influenza viruses causing human-to-human transmission. The perspectives in the book, starting from avian influenza, base their arguments on ecological balance and biological evolution, proposing many scientifically innovative insights.