China to receive A-H1N1 samples

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-09-2009 14:52

Three strains of the A-H1N1 influenza virus are being donated by the United States for medical analysis in China.

The strains come from a Mexican patient and two US patients. They will arrive in two or three days. Another virus strain is being sent by Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland.

Three strains of the A-H1N1 influenza virus are being donated by the United States for medical analysis in China. (AFP/File/Leon Neal)

Chinese medical experts will analyze the strains to find out the cause of the A-H1N1 flu, and the virus's pathogenic ability.

The research will greatly improve the accuracy and speed of a test to diagnose suspected cases of the disease.

Dong Xiaoping, Epidemic Scientist, Chinese Center for Diease Control and Prevention, said, "Based on our current research and production technology, we are able to produce our own A-H1N1 flu vaccine in three to four months after we receive the flu strains."

Editor:Zhang Pengfei