A systematic review with narrative synthesis on medical robotics and laboratory automation in the control of SARS-CoV-2, Ebola and H1N1 (Swine Flu) viruses by Shantani KANNAN, Kannan SUBBARAM, Sheeza ALI, Hemalatha KANNAN

“…The aim of this paper was to review the availability of robotic technology and laboratory automation in the control of SARS-CoV-2, Ebola and H1N1 (Swine Flu) viruses. Methods: A systematic review with narrative synthesis was conducted using the following databases: ME- DLINE / PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Science Direct and Google Scholar to retrieve studies re- garding the use of robots and automated lab technologies, with appropriate MeSH terms and in accordance with the “Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses” (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Epidemic spread of influenza viruses: The impact of transient populations on disease dynamics by Karen R. Ríos-Soto, Baojun Song, Carlos Castillo-Chavez

“…The recent H1N1 ('swine flu') pandemic and recent H5N1 ('avian flu') outbreaks have brought increased attention to the study of the role of animal populations as reservoirs for pathogens that could invade human populations. …”
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