Microbiology

4. : Type of symptoms (such as cough and shortness of breath) commonly seen in flu infections.
6. : Genetic change in influenza viruses that contributes to new strains and potential pandemics.
7. : Preventive measure to reduce severity and spread of avian and swine influenza.
8. : Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus subtype causing severe outbreaks in poultry and humans.
9. : Global spread of a new infectious disease, often due to influenza virus reassortment.

1. : Process where influenza viruses exchange genetic material, creating new variants.
2. : Primary animal host for avian influenza outbreaks.
3. : Term for infections that spread from animals to humans, like avian and swine flu.
5. : Ongoing monitoring of virus spread to detect outbreaks early.
8. : Swine-origin influenza virus responsible for the 2009 pandemic.