Sfakianos, Jeffrey N.

Avian flu / Jeffrey N. Sfakianos ; founding editor, I. Edward Alcamo ; foreword by David Heymann. - New York : Chelsea House Publishers, c2006. - 88 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. - Deadly diseases and epidemics .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-82) and index.

Introduction -- The avian influenza virus -- Molecular structure of the avian influenza virus -- Crossing species: a virus of birds, pigs, and man -- The H5N1 avian flu -- Is another pandemic lurking among the flock?

ISBN: 0791086755 9780791086759

LCCN: 2005021240

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Avian influenza.

LC Class. No.: RA644.I6 / S453 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 614.5/18