Swine flu is combination of two pig flu strains; avian, human strains not involved
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The deadly H1N1 influenza virus that’s fueling fears of a global pandemic is a hybrid of two common pig flu strains [North American and Eurasian pig flu], scientists who have studied the disease told Wired.com Tuesday. Earlier reports called it a combination of pig, human and avian influenza strains...
"The new neuraminidase gene that came in from Eurasian swine is one we’ve never before seen circulating in humans," said [Andrew Rambaut, a University of Edinburgh viral geneticist]. "That’s one of the reasons it’s spreading rapidly. Very few people will have any immunity to this particular combination, which is what gives the concern that this will be a pandemic rather than just a normal seasonal flu outbreak. It remains to be seen how much and to what extent there is existing immunity."
[1] wired · com/wiredscience/2009/04/swinefluupdate
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John Stephens (not verified)
Thu, 04/30/2009 - 21:01
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This whole thing is getting ridiculous - everyone should know by now that illegals aren't helping this country in any way shape or form. I recently read that they're also the top producer of children out of wedlock, despite their reputation as "the moral saviors" of the US because of their supposed Catholocism. Mexico is essentially a 3rd world country, so what do you expect? Here's a great video on what should be done - The Dishwasher Superhighway!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D6JwVPsdtI