Could terrorists spread the avian influenza viruses to create a worldwide pandemic?

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Experts believe it highly unlikely that a pandemic influenza virus could be created by terrorists. Developing a pandemic influenza virus would require extraordinary scientific skill, as well as sophisticated scientific equipment and other resources.

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Last Updated: 04/04/2007