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Current antivirals may be less effective against severe infection caused b
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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 effective way to protect against the virus.
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Antibody treatment helps prevent severe bird flu in monkeys: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The antibodies target a stable part of the bird flu virus, ensuring that the immune protection can resist new variants and offer long-term protection against the globally spreading airborne infection. It helps in preventing severe bird flu in monkeys.
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"No emergency as of now, people should stay calm": Karnataka Heath Ministe
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Speaking to media persons, Gundu Rao said, "This is not something which is unknown or new. HMPV is a flu virus and certain people catch respiratory problems and colds due to this virus."
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Flu virus remains infectious in refrigerated raw milk: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new study, raw milk, which is marketed as a natural and healthful alternative to pasteurised dairy, may contain hidden hazards. The research found that the influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk for up to five days.
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New type of antibody can help against multiple forms of flu virus: Study
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a previously unknown class of antibodies--immune system proteins that guard against disease--that appear to be capable of neutralising different strains of flu virus.
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Peru reports death of 585 sea lions due to bird flu
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Following the discovery of 55,000 dead birds in eight protected coastal areas, rangers found the bird flu that killed them had also claimed 585 sea lions in seven protected marine areas, the Sernanp natural areas protection agency said.
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Nepal battles 'Twindemic' as swine flu wreaks havoc amid rising Covid case
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], August 10 (ANI): Amid soaring COVID-19 infections in Nepal, numerous cases of H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu virus infection, have been reported from many places as health experts call for strict surveillance measures across the country.
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'Gone Girl' star Rosamund Pike to lead virus thriller 'Rich Flu'
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): Oscar-nominated actor Rosamund Pike is set to feature as the lead star in 'Rich Flu', a poignant-sounding thriller in which a deadly disease starts killing off the wealthy.
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Study finds common cold combats influenza
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Boston [US], September 5 (ANI): Rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of common colds, can prevent the flu virus from infecting airways by jumpstarting the body's antiviral defences, suggest the findings of a recent study.
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Amid COVID-19, India records 2721 swine flu cases till July this year
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 18 (ANI): Even as the country has been hit by COVID-19 pandemic, India has reported about 2,721 cases of deadly swine flu virus with 44 deaths this year.
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Ketogenic diet helps tame flu virus: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 18 (ANI): Here's some good news for people following ketogenic regimen diet. A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet also known as the keto diet is helpful in combating flu virus, suggests a study.
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New way to target flu viruses found!
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] July 25(ANI): Researchers have found a new way to target flu viruses.
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