Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution
At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that ...
With H5N1 2.3.4.4b causing chaos overseas, the hunt for the next pandemic is on our shores
Since 1959 the avian flu virus H5N1 has been popping up around the globe. Now scientists believe it could spark the next ...
This Is the Great Mystery of Bird Flu in America
Bird flu has long been a top contender for starting the next pandemic. Between 2003 and 2023, there were 882 cases reported ...
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H5N1 influenza viral lineages beginning to evade human immunological defenses, UNC Charlotte research finds
New computational modeling of avian influenza variants’ immunoprotein interactions – developed by a research team at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte – reveals the H5N1 influenza virus is ...
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PA and PA-X: two key proteins from segment 3 of the influenza viruses
In a word, PA-X is an important element in innate immunity and plays a host-selective role against various influenza virus strains, which is a means of regulating innate immunity. In H1N1 and H9N2 ...
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The bird flu epidemic is taking the lives of a majestic Northern Indiana bird
The bird flu epidemic has had a major impact on the poultry industry. It’s also taking the lives of a majestic bird that’s made parts of northern Indiana a popular landing spot. Rica Arepa ...
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54% Households In Delhi-NCR Report Flu Symptoms; Here's How To Stay Safe
Drink plenty of fluids to keep your respiratory system healthy The national capital has seen a sharp increase in cases of swine flu virus infection in the past 24 hours. According to reports ...
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5 years of COVID-19 shows need for coordination as CDC, NIH, WHO face threats
Without a means of sharing information, it was much more difficult for outbreaks and epidemics to be linked between regions. One notable example was the 1918 influenza pandemic, a deadly ...
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Research publications and global manufacture of veterinary vaccines against avian influenza A (2019-2023)
The characteristics of the avian influenza virus and its worldwide spread have led to ... Thus, the exclusivity of the H1N1, and H1N2 subtypes for swine vaccines was observed, whereas the H9N2, H7N3, ...
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Flu cases surge in Delhi-NCR: Doctors report 10-15 patients daily, outbreak linked to…
(Image Credits: Pixabay) The National Capital is currently witnessing an uptick in seasonal flu cases. A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles revealed that fever, sore throat, cough, headache ...
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Vaccine Skeptic Dave Weldon Is Up To Lead CDC As Measles And Flu Rage
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases.
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THL: Finland seeing exceptional flu epidemic this year
Finland has been in the grip of an extensive influenza epidemic, according to figures from public health authority THL. A total of 2,296 flu patients reported to health centres around the country in ...