Are People Living Near Modern Swine Production Facilities at Increased Risk of Influenza Virus Infection?

Conclusions. Our findings suggest that concentrated swine feeding operations amplified transmission of influenza during years in which H1N1 was circulating. This has implications for vaccine strategies targeting swine workers, as well as virologic surveillance in areas with large concentrations of swine.

Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - December 7, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lantos, P. M., Hoffman, K., Höhle, M., Anderson, B., Gray, G. C. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research