Abstract Worldwide outbreaks of influenza (pandemics) are caused by influenza A viruses to which persons lack protective immune responses. Currently, we are unable to predict which influenza virus strains may cause a pandemic. In this article, we summarize some of the information that will be needed to better assess the pandemic potential of influenza viruses, and we discuss our current gaps in knowledge. We provide an overview of information that needs to be gained to improve our ability to assess the pandemic potential of currently circulating and newly emerging influenza viruses.
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【저자키워드】 pandemic, Influenza, prediction, Transmission, Surveillance,
【저자키워드】 pandemic, Influenza, prediction, Transmission, Surveillance,