Based on what we covered in lecture, your text, and after reading through the resources in BB on Influenza (In the Lectures section) post your comments on at least two of the following questions regarding Avian flu H5N1:
1. What is the source of this flu?
2.What is the relationship betwAeen birds, pig, humans and the flu?
3. How might an outbreak today compare with the1918 outbreak?
4. What would some of the consequences be of a pandemic today?
5. What is being done in light of the possibility of a pandemic?Current situation with Avian flu outbreak
Reflect on the following:1. Do you think there will be a major flu pandemic in the next few years?2. How do we balance individual rights versus public welfare?
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Fungus Fights Malaria
Here is a very timely short news item on Malaria research.
http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2011/02/28/lab-engineered-organism-fights-malaria
Read the article and comment about this:
Imagine that you read this prior to learning about Malaria (and fungi for that matter). What insights do you have now?
http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2011/02/28/lab-engineered-organism-fights-malaria
Read the article and comment about this:
Imagine that you read this prior to learning about Malaria (and fungi for that matter). What insights do you have now?
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