12 months and 70 cases since the first human bird flu infection: Are we any safer?
One year ago, the first bird flu infection in a human in the United States was reported in a Texas dairy worker. There have ...
Gene editing with adeno-associated virus vector offers hope for hereditary deafness
An R75W mutation in the gap junction β2 (GJB2) gene causes severe fragmentation of gap junction plaques, connecting adjacent ...
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Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)
An outbreak of influenza A (H5N1), “bird flu,” in humans started in the U.S. in March 2024, and as of March 2025, continues to be monitored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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PA and PA-X: two key proteins from segment 3 of the influenza viruses
In recent years, the influenza viruses have posed an increasingly severe threat to public health. It is essential to analyze the virulence and pathogenesis of influenza viruses to prevent and control ...
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Delhi Battles Worst Swine Flu Outbreak: Influenza B, H1N1 Cases On The Rise, Doctors Warn Against Ignoring These Signs..
Delhi Swine Flu Outbreak: The national capital is battling the worst Swine flu (H1N1) virus outbreak in years. According to the latest data, over 54% of households in the Delhi-NCR region has ...
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Delhi sees surge in Influenza B, swine flu cases across age groups, say doctors
Even as Delhi has bid adieu to winter, the Capital has been seeing a surge in flu cases in the last few weeks. Hospitals across the city have reported a spike in patients affected by Influenza B and ...
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Delhi sees surge in seasonal flu cases: H1N1 swine flu, Influenza B - symptoms, precautions. Are you at risk?
A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles revealed that fever, sore throat, cough, headache, stomach troubles, joint pain, and respiratory problems are among the symptoms of swine flu reported to ...
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Mother of young Prince George's County girl who died from flu speaks out
The mother of Minka Green, a 10-year-old who died from the flu in Prince George's County, shares her story to raise awareness. Kymesha White emphasizes the importance of flu vaccinations ...
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What BI learned in a night visit with Ukrainian soldiers fighting drones with machine guns
Business Insider visited a Ukrainian mobile air defense unit near Kyiv last week. The soldiers use truck-mounted machine guns to shoot down Russian drones packed with explosives. The Ukrainians ...
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How Long Do Cold and Flu Germs Live on Surfaces?
The common cold and diseases like influenza are caused by germs called viruses. These germs are infectious and can stay on surfaces and make you sick if they enter your body. How long they can "live" ...
The Indian Express22d
Delhi flu surge: Why is the fever higher, why are symptoms more severe?
Runny nose, sore throat, coughing bouts, high fever, blocked sinuses, headache, swollen tonsils — the flu season is back with Delhi reporting a swamp of upper respiratory tract infections, with ...