The Threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza and Global Preparedness

Ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza in migratory waterfowl,domestic poultry and humans present a continuing pandemic threat.In this article,the current outbreak of H5N1 in birds and other animals,H5N1 in humans,influenza preparedness plan,vaccine development for H5N1 influenza,medications to treat influenza infection and progress of basic research were reviewed