Studies: Pigs look healthy but test positive for flu at fairs; flu transmission seen between pigs and humans
Veterinary researchers at Ohio State have published two new studies showing flu transmission between pigs and humans. Andrew Bowman, a Ph.D. candidate in veterinary preventive medicine is lead author of the studies published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, and Emerging Microbes & Infections. Richard Slemons, professor of veterinary preventive medicine, is senior author of both studies. Other co-authors of both papers included Jacqueline Nolting and Sarah Nelson of Ohio State’s Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.
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