Center of Health Protection, Hong Kong. Hong Kong:Avian Influenza Report (Number 1, 2005). Center of Health Protection, Hong Kong. Full Text
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Avian Influenza Report is a weekly report produced by Respiratory Disease Office of Centre for Health Protection during the alert level of Government´s Preparedness Plan for Influenza Pandemic in ... Oxford JS. Zanamivir. IDrugs. 2000 Apr;3(4):447-59. Abstract [Primary member]
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Zanamivir, a neuraminidase inhibitor under license from Biota, has been developed and launched by Glaxo Wellcome for the treatment of influenza virus infection [277127]. While registered as drugs, neuraminidase ... Brydon EW, Morris SJ, Sweet C. Role of apoptosis and cytokines in influenza virus morbidity. FEMS Microbiol Rev. 2005 Sep;29(4):837-50. Epub 2004 Dec 24. Abstract
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Influenza virus is a major human pathogen that causes epidemics and pandemics with increased morbidity and, especially in the elderly and those with pre-existing medical conditions, increased mortality. ... Lee CW, Swayne DE, Linares JA, Senne DA, Suarez DL. H5N2 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Texas in 2004: the First Highly Pathogenic Strain in the United States in 20 Years?. J Virol. 2005 Sep;79(17):11412-21. Abstract
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In early 2004, an H5N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) that met the molecular criteria for classification as a highly pathogenic AIV was isolated from chickens in the state of Texas in the United States. However, ... Coulombier D, Ekdahl K. H5N1 influenza and the implications for Europe. BMJ. 2005 Aug 20;331(7514):413-4. Full Text
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H5N1 influenza and the implications for Europe A pandemic is likely, but Europe is getting prepared
In the 20th century, the world experienced three influenza A pandemics: "Spanish flu" claiming ... The World Health Organization Global Influenza Program Surveillance Network. Evolution of H5N1 avian influenza viruses in Asia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Oct. Full Text
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An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) has recently spread to poultry in 9 Asian countries. H5N1 infections have caused >52 human deaths in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia from ... Munster VJ, Wallensten A, Baas C, Rimmelzwaan GF, Schutten M, Olsen B, et al. Mallards and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Ancestral Viruses, Northern Europe. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Oct. Full Text
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Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which originate in poultry upon transmission of low pathogenic viruses from wild birds, have occurred relatively frequently in the last decade. ... Gani R, Hughes H, Fleming D, Griffin T, Medlock J, Leach S. Potential Impact of Antiviral Use on Hospitalizations during Influenza Pandemic. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Sep. Full Text
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The recent spread of highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza has highlighted the threat posed by pandemic influenza. In the early phases of a pandemic, the only treatment available would be neuraminidase ... Kenneth WT Tsang, Philip Eng, CK Liam, Young-soo Shim and Wah K Lam. H5N1 influenza pandemic: contingency plans. The Lancet 2005; 366:533-534. Full Text
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The current epidemic of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of avian influenza, with a mortality of 58%, appears relentless in Asia, particularly in Vietnam and Thailand.1 Although inefficient, there is ... Cooksley CD, Avritscher EB, Bekele BN, Rolston KV, Geraci JM, Elting LS. Epidemiology and outcomes of serious influenza-related infections in the cancer population. Cancer. 2005 Aug 1;104(3):618-28. Abstract
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BACKGROUND: Although patients with cancer generally respond favorably to vaccination, they may not receive annual influenza vaccinations. The current population-based study described the epidemiology and ... XUE Feng, ZHANG Pin-hu, LIU Xiao-Wen, TANG Ying-hua, LONG Jin-xue,GAO Song, LIU Xiu-fan. Monitoring of law of rise and decline of AI hemagglutination inhibition antibody in broiler chickens and waterfowl induced by H5 subtype vaccines against avian influenza. Journal of Yangzhou University(Agriculture and Life Science Edition) Vol 26,No.2 Jun 2005. Full Text [Primary member]
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Monitoring of law of rise and decline of AI hemagglutination inhibition antibody in broiler chickens and waterfowl induced by H5 subtype vaccines against avian influenza
XUE Feng, ZHANG Pin-hu, LIU Xiao-Wen, ... The National Immunization Program of US CDC. US CDC:Influenza Vaccine Bulletin No.1. The National Immunization Program of US CDC. Full Text
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flubulletin1.pdf Ferguson NM, Cummings D, Cauchemez S, et al. Strategies for containing an emerging influenza pandemic in SE Asia. Nature 2005 (published online Aug 3). Abstract
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Highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza A viruses are now endemic in avian populations in Southeast Asia, and human cases continue to accumulate. Although currently incapable of sustained human-to-human transmission, ... Turner RB, Bauer R, Woelkart K, Hulsey TC, Gangemi JD. An Evaluation of Echinacea angustifolia in Experimental Rhinovirus Infections. N Engl J Med. 2005 Jul 28;353(4):341-8. Full Text
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Background Echinacea has been widely used as an herbal remedy for the common cold, but efficacy studies have produced conflicting results, and there are a variety of echinacea products on the ... Peter M. Sandman,Jody Lanard. Bird Flu:communicating the risk. PAHO Perspectives in Health. Full Text
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Health authorities want to spread the word that avian influenza has brought the world perilously close to a new flu pandemic. But raising awareness about uncertain threats can itself be perilous. Two leading ... Yen HL, Monto AS, Webster RG, Govorkova EA. Virulence may determine the necessary duration and dosage of oseltamivir treatment for highly pathogenic a/vietnam/1203/04 influenza virus in mice. J Infect Dis. 2005 Aug 15;192(4):665-72. Epub 2005 Jul 15. Abstract
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Background. Control of highly pathogenic avian H5N1 influenza viruses is a major public-health concern. Antiviral drugs could be the only option early in the pandemic.Methods. BALB/c mice were given oseltamivir ... Galarza JM, Latham T, Cupo A. Virus-Like Particle Vaccine Conferred Complete Protection Against a Lethal Influenza Virus Challenge. Viral Immunol. 2005;18(2):365-72. Abstract [Primary member]
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We have previously demonstrated the formation and release of influenza virus-like particles (VLPs) from the surface of Sf9 cells infected with either a quadruple baculovirus recombinant that simultaneously ... Motha J, Gibbons AM, Reed CE. A survey for avian paramyxoviruses and influenza viruses in feral pigeons and native birds in New Zealand. N Z Vet J. 1997 Oct;45(5):215-6. Abstract
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Avian paramyxoviruses (PMV) and influenza viruses have been readily isolated from free-living birds throughout the world and, in New Zealand, both these viruses have been isolated from wild waterfowls, ... Ramamurty N, Pillai LC, Gunasekaran P, Elango V, Priya P, Sheriff AK; Mohana. Influenza activity among the paediatric age group in Chennai. Indian J Med Res. 2005 Jun;121(6):776-9. Full Text [Primary member]
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Respiratory viral infections have a major impact on public health. Acute respiratory infections largely caused by viruses, are the most common illnesses experienced by otherwise ... Ng EKO, Cheng PKC, Ng AYY, Hoang TL, Lim WWL. Influenza A H5N1 Detection. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Aug version.ahead of print. Full Text
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We developed a sensitive and rapid real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay to detect influenza A H5N1 virus in clinical samples. This assay was evaluated with samples ... 7484 items, 20/Page, Page[336/375][|<<] [|<] [331] [332] [333] [334] [335] [336] [337] [338] [339] [340] [>|] [>>|] |
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