A new experimental drug has shown promise in treating influenza, preventing death from the virus, show preclinical studies.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
The findings are of particular interest to scientists now that the latest deadly strain of flu, H7N9, is spreading in China - 82 people in China had been infected with the new strain of flu virus as of April 26, and 17 had died.
Previous scientific studies have revealed that acute lung injury caused by the influenza virus is the result of an immune reaction mediated by a protein called Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4).
Quiz on Flu
Influenza (or rather, the flu) is a cold weather infectious condition that affects the young and old alike. Though most reported cases are mild, the flu can sometimes cause severe and life-threatening complications in both children and adults, thanks to wrong medications and improper vaccinations. Learn more about the disease from our Flu Quiz and guard yourself and your family from a possible infection.
Influenza (or rather, the flu) is a cold weather infectious condition that affects the young and old alike. Though most reported cases are mild, the flu can sometimes cause severe and life-threatening complications in both children and adults, thanks to wrong medications and improper vaccinations. Learn more about the disease from our Flu Quiz and guard yourself and your family from a possible infection.
In their new study, they extend these findings by showing that Eritoran - a synthetic inhibitor of TLR4, originally developed by Eisai Inc. for treatment of sepsis - improved clinical symptoms and prevented death when administered up to six days after infection with the influenza virus.
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Molecular Assays That can Speed Up Diagnosis of Influenza Developed
A new study reveals that a team of Dutch scientists has created a set of molecular assays that could be an effective alternative for conventional diagnostic methods.
A new study reveals that a team of Dutch scientists has created a set of molecular assays that could be an effective alternative for conventional diagnostic methods.
The study was published in the journal Nature.
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Source of H7N9 Avian Influenza Identified
Researchers have ascribed H7N9 source to genetic reassortment of wild birds from east Asia and chickens from east China.
Researchers have ascribed H7N9 source to genetic reassortment of wild birds from east Asia and chickens from east China.
