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Defects in T cells make West Nile virus more deadly in older adults
(PhysOrg.com) -- West Nile virus is more deadly in older adults due to defects in T cells, according to a study conducted by researchers from the UA College of Medicine.
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Dec 04, 2009 |
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Molecules help the immune system to detect cells infected with West Nile virus
New research reveals a model of host-pathogen interaction that explains how the immune system finds and destroys cells infected with a potentially lethal brain virus. The study, published online on February 5th in Immunity, a Cell ...
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Feb 05, 2009 |
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New threat closes in on iconic Galapagos wildlife
Renewed vigilance over the biosecurity of the Galápagos Islands is needed, based on new research on the risk posed by West Nile virus.
Sep 16, 2011 |
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Mosquito monitoring saves lives and money, analysis finds
Cutting surveillance for mosquito-borne diseases would likely translate into an exponential increase in both the number of human cases and the health costs when a disease outbreak occurs, according to an analysis by Emory ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 26, 2010 |
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Tobacco plant-made therapeutic thwarts West Nile virus
A new therapeutic made from tobacco plants has been shown to arrest West Nile virus infection, according to a new study by Arizona State University scientist Qiang Chen and his colleagues.
Feb 01, 2010 |
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Immune cells predict outcome of West Nile virus infection
Infection with West Nile virus (WNV) causes no symptoms in most people. However, it can cause fever, meningitis, and/or encephalitis. What determines the outcome of infection with WNV in different people has not been determined. ...
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Oct 12, 2009 |
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Therapeutic vaccines
SARS, avian flu, Ebola – outbreaks of deadly viral infections are becoming increasingly frequent. And we still don't have vaccines for many of the pathogens responsible. One of the most dangerous classes of viral diseases ...
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Nov 03, 2008 |
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Bird diversity lessens human exposure to West Nile Virus
A study by biologists at Washington University in St. Louis shows that the more diverse a bird population is in an area, the less chance humans have of exposure to West Nile Virus (WNV).
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Oct 06, 2008 |
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FDA approves second West Nile Virus test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a second screening test for West Nile Virus disease for use in donated blood and organs.
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Aug 29, 2007 |
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