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The flu is viral, but iirc the lethal end state of the flu is usually a bacterial pneumonitis.

So the criminal waste of antibiotic efficacy that has taken place since the drugs were discovered in the 40's sometime -- by overprescription, but mostly by overuse and abuse in factory ag -- does have a bearing on the animal virus risk.

The difference between theory and practise in practise ...

by DeAnander (de_at_daclarke_dot_org) on Fri May 1st, 2009 at 02:15:06 AM EST
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A new virulent yet non-lethal flu in combination with a novel, drug resistant bacteria, say a form of strept, that can spread through airborne transmission, together might be far worse than either alone, especially in poor areas.

As the Dutch said while fighting the Spanish: "It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Fri May 1st, 2009 at 01:11:15 PM EST
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