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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.

"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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