H5N1 influenza viral lineages beginning to evade human immunological defenses, research finds
New computational modeling of avian influenza variants' immunoprotein interactions—developed by a research team at the ...
The Bird Flu Virus Is Mutating Fast – And Scientists Say Our Vaccines May Not Be Enough
H5N1 influenza is evolving rapidly, weakening the effectiveness of existing antibodies and increasing its potential threat to ...
If bird flu jumps to humans, immunity from seasonal flu may offer some protection
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...
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Bird flu virus is rapidly evolving to evade immune defenses
The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.
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H5N1 influenza viral lineages beginning to evade human immunological defenses, UNC Charlotte research finds
New computational modeling of avian influenza variants’ immunoprotein interactions – developed by a research team at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte – reveals the H5N1 influenza virus is ...
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How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems ...
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Everything you need to know about the avian influenza
Q: What is avian influenza? Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but ...
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Current antivirals likely less effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows' milk
Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...
Are humans & pets at risk of contracting bird flu in Illinois? How to avoid the virus
Federal health officials recommend people avoid drinking raw milk, as it can be contaminated with bacteria that poses health ...
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Seasonal Influenza Levels Remain Elevated, CDC Reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the current winter presented unusually high flu risk.
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Antibodies Against H5N1 More Likely in Adults with History of Flu Infections
This work is published in Nature Medicine in the paper, “Immune history shapes human antibody responses to H5N1 influenza viruses.” “We know that early childhood influenza exposures can ...