Impact of SARS on Avian Influenza Preparedness in Healthcare Workers
- 19 September 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Infection
- Vol. 35 (5) , 320-325
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-007-6353-z
Abstract
SARS was an unprecedented outbreak which brought about 1,755 infections and 302 deaths in Hong Kong. The similarity of SARS and avian influenza prompted us to examine the relationship between SARS experience and preparedness on a potential avian influenza outbreak.Keywords
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