News tagged with contagious viral infection
Chicago Flu Outbreak Proves It's Not Too Late To Get Vaccinated
So far, this has been a mild flu season in the Chicago area, but beware -- we're not completely out of the woods yet.
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Feb 16, 2009 |
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Study finds a weak spot on deadly ebolavirus
Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute and the US Army's Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases have isolated and analyzed an antibody that neutralizes Sudan virus, a major species of ebolavirus ...
Nov 21, 2011 |
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Lethal Atlantic Virus found in Pacific Salmon
The highly contagious marine influenza virus, Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) has for the first time been officially reported after being found in the Pacific on B.C.’s central coast.
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Biosensors: A handy kit
(PhysOrg.com) -- A silicon-based microfluidic chip that distinguishes different viral strains shows potential for the quick on-site diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Apr 14, 2011 |
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Remote Nigerian village becomes front line in measles fight
One of the front lines of global health is in this dusty northern Nigerian village, where a man dressed in a turban and caftan walks the streets, delivering a warning through a megaphone.
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Apr 01, 2011 |
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New vaccine candidate shows strong potential to prevent highly contagious norovirus
Scientists have shown that an experimental vaccine against the human norovirus – the bug behind about 90 percent of highly contagious nonbacterial illnesses that cause diarrhea and vomiting – can generate a strong ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 15, 2011 |
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Rise in flu, contagious lung infections hit Chicago children
If you thought the regular seasonal flu has been late making its annual appearance, you might be surprised to learn that based on recent history, it’s right on time.
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Feb 15, 2011 |
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Scientists discover how foot-and-mouth disease virus begins infection in cattle
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have identified the primary site where the virus that causes foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) begins infection in cattle. This discovery could lead to development of new vaccines ...
Dec 14, 2010 |
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Deadly monkeypox virus might cause disease by breaking down lung tissue
A new study of an exotic, infectious virus that has caused three recent outbreaks in the United States reveals clues to how the virus might damage lungs during infection. The findings also suggest possible ...
Oct 27, 2010 |
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With flu season approaching, learn how to protect your family and yourself
Flu season officially begins Friday, Oct. 1, and unlike last year's season when shortages led to rationing, there will be plenty of vaccine on hand for everyone who wants a flu shot.
Sep 30, 2010 |
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Swine flu patients benefited from taking Tamiflu, says study
Healthy people who caught swine flu during the 2009 pandemic may have been protected against developing radiographically (x-ray) confirmed pneumonia by taking the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu), concludes a study of ...
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Sep 29, 2010 |
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