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The 1918 Influenza Pandemic and Its Legacy.
Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine - 1 Oct 2020
Taubenberger Jeffery K, Morens David M
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Just over a century ago in 1918-1919, the "Spanish" influenza pandemic appeared nearly simultaneously around the world and caused extraordinary mortality-estimated at 50-100 million fatalities-associated with unexpected clinical and epidemiological features. The pandemic's sudden appearance and high fatality rate were unprecedented, and 100 years later still serve as a stark reminder of the continual threat...
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