Existing comment:
If the 1918 flu pandemic did not originate in Spain, where did it originate?
Plausible theories have been presented that place the origin in Aldershot, England; Etaples, France; Shanxi Province, China; and Kansas, in the United States.
While the true answer may never be known, being aware of the most likely places of origin is helpful because it guides current health officers in their decisions of where to monitor most closely for future outbreaks. It also highlights the ongoing importance of constant surveillance by national and global health organizations to identify and contain any new infections disease threats that emerge. |