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yes let's hope. But what else would cause mass infections over a short time frame. This correlates to the onset of infection in birds.(esp chickens) I.E. mass infections within a short period of time.
The only saving grace so far is that it does not appear very lethal but if this virus recombines with the one in Southern Vietnam that has close to 100% fatality then we are in a world of hurt. Regardless, it looks like our economy is going to take a major hit next flu season might be a good time to invest in companies that make hospital beds and respirators.

[Kelly_2000]

"but if this virus recombines with the one in Southern Vietnam"

All it would take was a very small amount of porcine hosts to become infected with both subtypes.