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A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say.

The researchers are concerned that it could mutate further so that it can spread easily from person to person and trigger a global outbreak.

While it is not an immediate problem, they say, it has 'all the hallmarks' of being highly adapted to infect humams and needs close monitoring.

As it's new, people could have little or no immunity to the virus. The scientists write in the jornal Proceedings of the National Acadey of Sciences that measures to control the virus in pigs and the close monitoring of swine industry workers should be swiftly implemented.

SOURCE: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-53218704

Prophetdoctor:
A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is carried by pigs, but can infect humans, they say.

The researchers are concerned that it could mutate further so that it can spread easily from person to person and trigger a global outbreak.

While it is not an immediate problem, they say, it has 'all the hallmarks' of being highly adapted to infect humams and needs close monitoring.

As it's new, people could have little or no immunity to the virus. The scientists write in the jornal Proceedings of the National Acadey of Sciences that measures to control the virus in pigs and the close monitoring of swine industry workers should be swiftly implemented.

SOURCE: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-53218704

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Aurelius1:
I saw your pm @prophetdoctor, however, I don't have access to the email I used in opening my Nairaland account anymore. But you can reach me via: sagayt@gmail dot com

I can't post on the topic I created for the birthday giveaway. Do you know what the problem is?

Prophetdoctor:
I can't post on the topic I created for the birthday giveaway. Do you know what the problem is?

No. Maybe it's a technical hitch

Prophetdoctor:
I can't post on the topic I created for the birthday giveaway. Do you know what the problem is?

I just posted. I even mentioned you.

Aurelius1:
I just posted. I even mentioned you.

I have seen your comment. But I can't reply, quote or do anything on the topic. I think a MOD has barred me.

Prophetdoctor:
I have seen your comment. But I can't reply, quote or do anything on the topic. I think a MOD has barred me.

maybe