Journal of Antivirals & Antiretrovirals
Open Access

Inevitability of infl uenza pandemic

International Conference and Exhibition on VIROLOGY

5-7 September 2011 Baltimore, USA

Chi Zhang

Posters: JAA

Abstract :

An infl uenza pandemic is a threat to mankind due to high morbidity and mortality. Here we discuss infl uenza pandemics in history and their inevitability in two main respects: the viral factors-- evolutive complexity of the infl uenza virus ecosystem and the human factors-- limitation of prevention and control. Th e high rates of mutation, recombination and reassortment, mountainous hosts and broad distribution make the virus diffi cult to be eradicated and provide the possibility of pandemic with potential strains. Th e limitation of vaccine, medicine and methods of synthesized viral control and prevention provides room for the survival and development of potential strains. Th erefore, we assert a hypothesis that despite all the measures to prevent a future infl uenza pandemic, it is inevitable.

Biography :

Chi Zhang has completed her bachelor degree from Henan University of Science and Technology. And now she is studying master degree in virology in Shantou University Medical College. She has published two papers in reputed journals.