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A list of terms related to Bird flu.

Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.

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Pandemic

An epidemic occurring over a large area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting many people. A global epidemic.

Pandemic

An epidemic occurring over a large area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting many people. A global epidemic.

Pathogen

An organism that causes disease in another organism.

Pathogenic

Capable of causing disease.

PER.C6 cell

A type of human retinal cell that is used in cell-based vaccine production. Sanofi-aventis has produced an experimental seasonal flu vaccine using PER.C6 cells.

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