A new look at an old virus: patterns of mutation accumulation in the human H1N1 influenza virus since 1918

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The H1N1 influenza A virus has been circulating in the human population for over 95 years, first manifesting itself in the pandemic of 1917–1918. Initial mortality was extremely high, but dropped exponentially over time. Influenza vi...

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Main Authors: Carter Robert W, Sanford John C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling
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Online Access:http://www.tbiomed.com/content/9/1/42