Global spread of the avian flu : issues and actions. - 148p.

Contents: U.S. and international responses to the global spread of avian flu / Tiaji Salaam-Blyther and Emma Chanlett-Avery -- Avian influenza: agricultural issues / Jim Monke -- Avian influenza: multiple strains cause different effects worldwide / Jim Monke -- Pandemic influenza: domestic preparedness efforts / Sarah A. Lister -- National strategy for pandemic influenza / Homeland Security Council.

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Influenza in birds--Epidemiology, transmission
Disease outbreaks--Prevention and control
Influenza, Human--Prevention and control
Influenza A virus, H5N1 Subtype--Pathogenicity