Influenza A is one of the influenza strains with a high degree of danger, particularly in high-risk groups such as the elderly (65 and older), young children (under the age of 5), and pregnant women, as it can lead to complications such as severe pneumonia, septicemia, and death.
India is witnessing a sharp rise in infectious diseases, with one in nine tests coming positive for dengue and influenza A, according to ICMR data. Experts warn of growing health risks and stress on prevention and timely testing.
Bird Flu Wrecks Havoc In United States: The H5N1 bird flu virus has hit Georgia's poultry industry, marking the first commercial case in the state.
A 28-year-old man from Kampong Cham province, Cambodia, has passed away due to an H5N1 avian flu infection after likely being exposed to or consuming infected chickens.
Which characteristic reflects the avian (h5n1) influenza virus?
Dr Divya Gopal, Internal Medicine at Sir HN Reliance Hospital and Research Centre, provided valuable insights on symptoms, affected patients, and preventive measures.
According to reports published in 2023, Dr Sylvie Briand, Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO there is no cases of virus transmitting from one person to another.
The recent surge in avian influenza outbreaks among mammals raises concern that the H5N1 avian influenza viruses might adapt to infect humans more easily.
This comes after an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia died after contracting the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus
According to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, decreased humidity lowers the immune system's defences against flu infection,
Scientists have developed a unique anti-viral composition that can effectively provide protection against several influenza A viruses such as H1N1, H3N2, H5N1 and H7N9.
Scientists have developed a unique anti-viral composition that can effectively provide protection against several influenza A viruses such as H1N1, H3N2, H5N1 and H7N9.
The next generation influenza A and B2 and Strep A2 to offer fastest point-of-care molecular detection and differentiation of the virus to make treatment time effective.
Are you contemplating whether you need to take a flu shot to protect yourself from influenza this season? Then read this.
Obesity did not appear to impact the duration of viral shedding among children included in the study.
A new vaccine developed using nanoparticles offers universal protection against several influenza A viruses .
Did you know India was declared free from bird flu in 2017?
India swine flu 2013: 2329 cases, 261 deaths
Delhi swine flu update: 40 more people test positive
Delhi swine flu update: 45 more cases, total 759
Delhi swine flu update: 65 new cases, total 680
Delhi swine flu update: 45 new cases, total 615
Delhi swine flu update: Sixty more test positive
Delhi swine flu update: Two dead, 53 positive
Influenza A is one of the influenza strains with a high degree of danger, particularly in high-risk groups such as the elderly (65 and older), young children (under the age of 5), and pregnant women, as it can lead to complications such as severe pneumonia, septicemia, and death.
India is witnessing a sharp rise in infectious diseases, with one in nine tests coming positive for dengue and influenza A, according to ICMR data. Experts warn of growing health risks and stress on prevention and timely testing.
Bird Flu Wrecks Havoc In United States: The H5N1 bird flu virus has hit Georgia's poultry industry, marking the first commercial case in the state.
A 28-year-old man from Kampong Cham province, Cambodia, has passed away due to an H5N1 avian flu infection after likely being exposed to or consuming infected chickens.
The recent surge in avian influenza outbreaks among mammals raises concern that the H5N1 avian influenza viruses might adapt to infect humans more easily.
This comes after an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia died after contracting the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus
According to a new study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, decreased humidity lowers the immune system's defences against flu infection,
Scientists have developed a unique anti-viral composition that can effectively provide protection against several influenza A viruses such as H1N1, H3N2, H5N1 and H7N9.
Scientists have developed a unique anti-viral composition that can effectively provide protection against several influenza A viruses such as H1N1, H3N2, H5N1 and H7N9.
The next generation influenza A and B2 and Strep A2 to offer fastest point-of-care molecular detection and differentiation of the virus to make treatment time effective.
Are you contemplating whether you need to take a flu shot to protect yourself from influenza this season? Then read this.
Obesity did not appear to impact the duration of viral shedding among children included in the study.
A new vaccine developed using nanoparticles offers universal protection against several influenza A viruses .
Did you know India was declared free from bird flu in 2017?
India swine flu 2013: 2329 cases, 261 deaths
Delhi swine flu update: 40 more people test positive
Delhi swine flu update: 45 more cases, total 759
Delhi swine flu update: 65 new cases, total 680
Delhi swine flu update: 45 new cases, total 615
Delhi swine flu update: Sixty more test positive
Delhi swine flu update: Two dead, 53 positive
Delhi swine flu update: 37 more cases, total 457
Delhi swine flu update: Sixty test positive on Sunday
Delhi swine flu update: Two people pass away on Friday
Which characteristic reflects the avian (h5n1) influenza virus?
According to reports published in 2023, Dr Sylvie Briand, Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO there is no cases of virus transmitting from one person to another.
Dr Divya Gopal, Internal Medicine at Sir HN Reliance Hospital and Research Centre, provided valuable insights on symptoms, affected patients, and preventive measures.
