The influenza A virus genome consists of eight segments of single-stranded, negative-sense viral RNA, which encode multiple ...

U.S. approves conditional use of avian influenza vaccine amid spreading outbreak U.S. greenlights temporary use of bird flu ...

The mild symptoms of influenza are fever ... it can also cause long-term neuroinflammation that could impair cognitive function and memory. Flu brain is an informal term for all the ways the ...

Amidst growing fears of human-to-human transmission, “bird flu” is no longer just a grocery store problem — it’s exposing ...

Dec. 13, 2024 — Influenza or flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days, according to a new study. The findings come at a time when outbreaks of bird flu -- a ...

Introduction: The H9N2 avian influenza virus is widely disseminated in poultry and poses a zoonotic threat, despite vaccination efforts. Mutations at residue 198 of hemagglutinin (HA) are critical for ...

Annually, the influenza virus causes 500,000 deaths worldwide. Influenza-associated mortality and morbidity is especially high among the elderly, children, and patients with chronic diseases. While ...

Our objective was to make a robust immunoassay that could detect H5N1 influenza across various sample matrices. We chose to base the test on the detection of the hemagglutinin (HA) protein of the ...

High fever, coughing, body aches, chills, and fatigue are possible symptoms of influenza B, but they may also indicate other conditions. A healthcare professional can provide an accurate diagnosis.