Current Research on Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses: II International Symposium

摘要

The Second International Symposium on Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses was convened by The Macrae Group (New York City, NY) in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands on 10–12 December 1999. A summary of the First International Symposium was published in the Journal of Antiviral Research ( ). The purpose of the Second Symposium was to reunite leading experts from around the world to review the most recent developments in research on influenza, respiratory syncytial, and other respiratory viruses, and to provide new insights into their epidemiology, clinical impact, detection, pathogenesis, and management. Novel approaches to immunization and antiviral treatment were emphasized. The meeting was intended to benefit all those working in the field by providing a multidisciplinary forum for open discussion among representatives from academia, government and industry.