Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

At least 50 deadly swine flu cases reported in Russia

At least 50 people have died of swine flu in Russia since last month, according to AFP calculations based on data from regional health authorities, as the virus seems to gain ground in the country.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

At least 39 deadly swine flu cases recorded in Russia

At least 39 people have died of swine flu in Russia since last month, according to AFP calculations based on official data, with more than half the cases announced in the last week.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

At least 17 deadly swine flu cases reported in Russia (Update)

At least 17 people have died of swine flu in Russia since last month, according to AFP calculations based on statements from regional health authorities, as the virus appears to gain ground in the country.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Swine flu kills three in Armenia since Jan 1: ministry

Three people have died of swine flu in Armenia since the start of the year, the country's health ministry said Monday, after an outbreak in neighbouring Iran left more than 100 dead.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Iran reports 112 swine flu deaths since mid-Nov

A swine flu outbreak in Iran has killed 112 people since mid-November and the country's first medical worker has died of the virus, media said on Monday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Swine flu toll up by 15, reached 57 in Iran: Official

An outbreak of swine flu has claimed 57 lives since mid-November in Iran, where hundreds of people have been diagnosed with the virus, the health ministry said Tuesday.

Medical research

Cause of viral infection of the brain mapped out

Researchers from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital have - in collaboration with international researchers - found a cause for why contracting herpes virus ends up being fatal for some people. While most people ...

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