Bird flu during pregnancy: women died in 90% of cases
The vast majority of women who contract bird flu during pregnancy and their unborn baby will die from the virus, according to a new study. And the findings stress the…
Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection
A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier…
Flu, a chip to measure immunity
Every winter, influenza returns with a new variant. People who have previously been infected with or vaccinated against flu may have some protection, but this depends on how well their…
Influenza aviaria H5N1, CDC monitora i nuovi casi nel Missouri
Il Missouri continua a guidare l’indagine sull’unico caso H5 segnalato nello stato con l’assistenza tecnica del CDC di Atlanta che, specificano, “a oggi, è stato rilevato solo un caso di…
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
CDC has confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) reported by the state of Missouri. The case was identified through that state’s seasonal flu surveillance system.…