Origin of 2009 H1N1 flu (Swine flu) : questions and answers

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• Journal Article:
  Human Influenza A (H1N1), 2009
• Corporate Authors:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Content Notes:
  Where did the 2009 H1N1 flu virus come from? -- Why does CDC think this? -- Have viruses similar to the 2009 H1N1 virus been seen before? -- Why does the 2009 H1N1 flu virus have genes from humans, birds, and from pigs on different continents? -- Was the 2009 H1N1 flu virus created in a laboratory? -- How often does reassortment of influenza viruses occur? -- What can be done to identify influenza viruses circulating in animals that have pandemic potential? -- What scientific studies are available for additional information?
• Subjects:
  Infection Control Influenza, Human Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype Pandemics
• Document Type:
  Webpage
• Name as Subject:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Collection(s):
  Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:74f838a9415d4830c14f82874bea95af379bb135347061c53f0e394bbe8b071a
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/112898/cdc_112898_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 221.49 KB ]