Newswise — International health officials have been monitoring the avian flu, particularly the H5N1 strain, watching for any outbreaks in humans. Kenneth McIntosh, MD, emeritus chief of the division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital Boston, has studied historical outbreaks and is watching closely as the country faces a potential pandemic. "The picture of what the virus (H5N1) can do to humans is pretty gruesome in terms of its mortality," he says.
McIntosh recently counseled local media representatives who are planning to cover current outbreaks of avian flu and related human infections abroad, about the best practices for protecting staff traveling to and from infected areas. He has extensive knowledge of the pathogenesis and management of a variety of infections including community-acquired illnesses like pneumonia or meningitis, infections associated with international travel, post-surgical infections, and infections in immunosuppressed patients. With concern about avian flu spreading internationally, Dr. McIntosh is the go-to professional for sensible advice and detailed information about potential strains, mutations and vaccines.
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