Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: First case of swine flu in humans detected in UK
A British man has contracted swine flu, the first detected human case recorded in the UK. Here's what you need to know about the disease.
Nov 30, 2023
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News tagged with influenza viruses
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK confirms first human case of swine flu strain H1N2
UK public health officials on Monday said they had confirmed a first human case of a swine flu strain similar to one that has been circulating in pigs.
Nov 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to overcrowding in hospitals ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Immunology
Researchers find a clue to fighting fatal influenza
When influenza (or flu) reaches the critical stage, there are no specific treatments available for patients. Now new research has identified a key to this sometimes fatal condition, and opened the door to possible cures.
Nov 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
A surge in respiratory illnesses across China that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and not by a novel virus, the country's health ministry said Sunday.
Nov 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds significant 'post-COVID' resurgence in invasive meningococcal disease
A team of scientists from the Institut Pasteur has used the database of the National Reference Center for Meningococci to trace the evolution of invasive meningococcal disease cases in France between 2015 and 2022, revealing ...
Nov 17, 2023
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Health
From COVID to gastro, why are cruise ships such hotbeds of infection?
Dual outbreaks of gastro and COVID on the Grand Princess cruise ship that docked in Adelaide on Monday have now been declared over by the doctor on board.
Nov 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Norovirus: What to know and how to avoid it
Noroviruses are usually more widespread in the fall and winter, but you can get sick from the virus any time of the year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting ...
Nov 10, 2023
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Health
Is it a cold, flu or hay fever? How to tell symptoms apart, and boost your immune system
As the crisp autumn air sets in and leaves turn to shades of red and gold, many of us eagerly anticipate the seasonal delights that come with the autumn and winter months. But, for some, these seasons also bring an unwelcome ...
Nov 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Next-generation influenza B vaccines provide broad and long-lasting protection against flu viruses in preclinical tests
Recent preclinical results indicate novel next-generation vaccine candidates developed at Cleveland Clinic protect against multiple strains of influenza and last longer than vaccines currently in use.
Oct 31, 2023
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