37. Arnaud Van Wettere on Avian Influenza

Arnaud Van Wettere, falconer and veterinarian, joins me to talk about avian influenza. After introducing himself, Arnaud reminds us of the definitions of some basic terms associated with immunology, and describes the manner in which different strains of avian influenza are named. Arnaud outlines the historical timeline for most recent and on-going outbreak of the H5N1 strain. He then outlines which bird species are most susceptible, describes routes of infection and transmiss...