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MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) is just one plane flight away!

Posted on June 18, 2015 by weehingthong

— Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory illness that is new to humans. It was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and has since spread to several other countries, including the United States. Most people infected … Continue reading →

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The H7N9 Flu Virus: A Most Deadly Strain

Posted on April 27, 2013 by weehingthong

________________________________________________ H7N9 is a serotype of the species Influenzavirus A (avian influenza virus or bird flu virus). H7 normally circulates amongst avian populations with some variants known to occasionally infect humans. An H7N9 virus was first reported to have infected … Continue reading →

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