Michael Perdue
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Michael Perdue
case classical data fatality given picked rate seeing virus widespread
Clearly, we're not seeing widespread classical influenza infections with this virus or we would have picked it up by now. I think the case fatality rate probably is pretty significant given the data that we have.
concerning trying virus
It's a little concerning because the virus is still trying new things in its evolution.
excited followed found frankly negative reasons studies
The (more recent) studies that have been done, one of the reasons frankly that I think they haven't been followed up on, is they haven't found many positives. You don't get too excited about all negative serology (blood work).
agency keeping reporting
There's no reporting agency responsible for keeping tabs on cats.
certainly hoped
We'd certainly hoped not to see it in Africa.
arranged team tomorrow
We have a team arranged to go tomorrow (Saturday) or Sunday.