News tagged with human influenza
Swine Flu vs. Seasonal Flu: Be Prepared
Aug 13, 2009 |
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It hit in April but continues to wreak havoc locally and globally. H1N1 -- also known as swine flu -- has sickened over 43,000 people nationwide and it’s not disappearing anytime soon, says University of Cincinnati infectious ...
InDevR's FluChip detects, distinguishes swine-origin H1N1 from human influenza viruses
May 05, 2009 |
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InDevR, a small biotech company in Boulder, CO, and the Influenza Division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta confirmed today that the M gene version of InDevR's FluChip can detect swine-origin ...
Mexico begins five-day shutdown to fight flu spread
May 01, 2009 |
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Mexico began a five-day shutdown Friday to try to halt the spread of swine flu as the country was approved for three billion dollars in international loans to fund its battle against the virus.
Avian Flu Research Sheds Light on Swine Flu Outbreak (w/Podcast)
Apr 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by University of Maryland researchers suggests that the potential for an avian influenza virus to cause a human flu pandemic is greater than previously thought. Results also illustrate ...
Mexico may isolate flu patients, inspect homes
Apr 25, 2009 |
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(AP) -- As Mexico struggled against the odds Saturday to contain a strange new flu that has killed 68 and perhaps sickened more than 1,000, it was becoming clearer that the government hasn't moved quickly ...
