Gog JR, Afonso ED, Dalton RM, Leclercq I, Tiley L,. Codon conservation in the influenza A virus genome defines RNA packaging signals. Nucleic Acids Res. 2007 Mar 1. Abstract
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Genome segmentation facilitates reassortment and rapid evolution of influenza A virus. However, segmentation complicates particle assembly as virions must contain all eight vRNA species to be infectious. ... Katz, J. M.,etc.,al. Role of Host Cytokine Responses in the Pathogenesis of Avian H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Mice. Mar J Virol. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian H5N1 influenza viruses are now widespread in poultry in Asia and have recently spread to some African and European countries. Interspecies transmission of these viruses to humans ... Paltrinieri S, Spagnolo V, Giordano A, Moreno Mart. Influenza Virus Type A Serosurvey in Cats. Emerg Infect Dis, published online Feb 28. Abstract
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To the Editor: Recent reports of cats positive for H5N1 type A influenza virus raised the hypothesis that cats might have an epidemiologic role in this disease. Experimental findings seem to support ... Michael Gardam,etc.,al. Transmission of influenza A in human beings. Lancet Infect Dis, published online Feb 19. Abstract
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Planning for the next influenza pandemic is occurring at many levels throughout the world, spurred on by the recent spread of H5N1 avian influenza in Asia, Europe, and Africa. Central to these planning ... Chutinimitkul S, Songserm T, Amonsin A, Payungporn. New Strain of Influenza A Virus (H5N1), Thailand. Letter from Emerg Infect Dis, published online Feb. Abstract
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During 2004–2005, 3 major waves of avian influenza outbreaks occurred in Thailand . The first wave was reported in early January 2004, the second in July 2004, and the third in October–December 2005. In ... Tompkins SM, Zhao Z-S, Lo C-Y, Misplon JA, Liu T,. Matrix Protein 2 Vaccination and Protection against Influenza Viruses, Including Subtype H5N1. Emerg Infect Dis, published online Feb 15. Abstract
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AbstractChanges in influenza viruses require regular reformulation of strain-specific influenza vaccines. Vaccines based on conserved antigens provide broader protection. Influenza matrix protein 2 (M2) ... Kalaya Boonyanuwat., et al. Influences of MHC Class II Haplotypes of Avian Influenza Traits in Thai Indigenous Chicken. J. Poult. Sci., .- 43(2). Abstract
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Natural infections with influenza viruses have been reported in a variety of animal species including human, pigs, horses, sea mammals, mustelids and birds. Occasionally devastating pandemics occur in domestic chickens(broiler and layers) and human. During November ,**- to March ,**. in many countries in Asia, there are ... Lee VJ, Chen MI. Effectiveness of Neuraminidase Inhibitors for Preventing Staff Absenteeism during Pandemic Influenza. Emerg Infect Dis. 2007 Mar. Abstract
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We used a deterministic SEIR (susceptible-exposed-infectious-removed) meta-population model, together with scenario, sensitivity, and simulation analyses, to determine stockpiling strategies for neuraminidase ... Fouchier R AM, Munster VJ, Keawcharoen J, Osterhau. Virology of avian influenza in relation to wild birds. FAO/OIE. Abstract
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Virology of avian influenza in relation to wild birds. FAO/OIE International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza and Wild Birds, Rome, 30 – 31 May 2006
Abstract_Fouchier.pdf Brown IH, Londt BZ, Shell W, Manvell RJ, Banks J,. Incursion of H5N1 ´Asian lineage´ virus into Europe. FAO/OIE. Full Text
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Incursion of H5N1 ‘Asian lineage’ virus into Europe: source of introduction? FAO/OIE International Scientific Conference on Avian Influenza and Wild Birdss, Rome, 30–31 May 2006
I.Brown.pdf Liu C, Lin S, Chen Y, Lin KC, Wu TJ, et al. Temperature Drops and the Onset of Severe Avian Influenza A H5N1 Virus Outbreaks. PLoS ONE 2(2): e191. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0000. Abstract
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Global influenza surveillance is one of the most effective strategies for containing outbreaks and preparing for a possible pandemic influenza. Since the end of 2003, highly pathogenic avian influenza ... McNeil SA, Noya F, Dionne M, Predy G, Meekison W,. Comparison of the safety and immunogenicity of concomitant and sequential administration of an adult formulation tetanus and diphtheria toxoids adsorbed combined with acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccin. Vaccine. 2007 Jan 9;. Abstract
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The annual contact for influenza vaccination provides an opportunity to ensure that adults have received other recommended vaccines such as Tdap. Healthy 19-64 year-olds were randomized to receive concomitant ... Johansson BE, Brett IC. Changing perspective on immunization against influenza. Vaccine. 2007 Jan 19. Abstract
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Current vaccination strategies against influenza rely on decades old technology of strain selection and prolonged labor-intensive, embryonated chicken-egg based production methods. Although, containing ... Targonski PV, Jacobson RM, Poland GA. Immunosenescence: Role and measurement in influenza vaccine response among the elderly. Vaccine. 2007 Jan 16. Abstract
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Immunosenescence refers to the inability of an aging immune system to produce an appropriate and effective response to challenge. This immune dysfunction may manifest as increased susceptibility to infection, ... Labadie K, Dos Santos Afonso E, Rameix-Welti MA, v. Host-range determinants on the PB2 protein of influenza A viruses control the interaction between the viral polymerase and nucleoprotein in human cells. Virology. 2007 Jan 30. Abstract
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The transcription/replication activity of ribonucleoproteins derived from influenza A primary isolates of human (A/Paris/908/97) or avian origin (A/Mallard/Marquenterre/MZ237/83, A/Hong Kong/156/97) was ... Wong JP, Christopher ME, Salazar AM, Dale RM, Sun. Nucleic acid-based antiviral drugs against seasonal and avian influenza viruses. Vaccine. 2007 Jan 19;. Abstract
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Influenza viruses are etiological agents of deadly flu that continue to pose global health threats, and have caused global pandemics that killed millions of people worldwide. The availability of neuraminidase ... Satterly N, Tsai PL, van Deursen J, Nussenzveig DR. Influenza virus targets the mRNA export machinery and the nuclear pore complex. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2007 Feb 6;104(6):1853-8. Abstract
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The NS1 protein of influenza A virus is a major virulence factor that is essential for pathogenesis. NS1 functions to impair innate and adaptive immunity by inhibiting host signal transduction and gene ... Humberd J, Boyd K, Webster RG. Emergence of Influenza A Virus Variants After Prolonged Shedding from Pheasants. J Virol. 2007 Jan 31. Abstract
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We previously demonstrated susceptibility of pheasants to infection with influenza A viruses of 15 HA subtypes: 13/23 viruses tested were isolated for >/=14 days, all in the presence of serum-neutralizing ... de Jong JC, Smith DJ, Lapedes AS, Donatelli I, Cam. Antigenic and genetic evolution of swine influenza A(H3N2) viruses in Europe. J Virol. 2007 Feb 7. Abstract
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In the early 1970s a human influenza A/Port Chalmers/1/73 (H3N2)-like virus colonized the European swine population. Analyses of swine influenza A(H3N2) viruses isolated in the Netherlands and Belgium ... Hashimoto Y, Moki T, Takizawa T, Shiratsuchi A, Na. Evidence for phagocytosis of influenza virus-infected, apoptotic cells by neutrophils and macrophages in mice. J Immunol. 2007 Feb 15;178(4):2448-57.. Abstract
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Influenza virus-infected cells undergo apoptosis and become susceptible to phagocytosis by macrophages in vitro, and this leads to the propagation of the virus being inhibited. We previously showed that ... 5328 items, 20/Page, Page[243/267][|<<] [|<] [241] [242] [243] [244] [245] [246] [247] [248] [249] [250] [>|] [>>|] |
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