Having covered both SARS and the emergence of H5N1 avian influenza in humans, I find myself watching, listening and reading coverage of a new and novel swine influenza virus that is making its way around the world. …. In fact, provincial labs ARE acquiring the primers to be able to subtype this swine flu (forgive me, H1N1 Influenza A). B.C. and Alberta are already doing this, and Ontario will be able to confirm it’s own specimens by the weekend, thanks to a rapid …
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