New ways to prevent flu revealed in 'accidental' lab breakthrough, study finds

Researchers accidentally find that H3N2 and H1N1 flu strains use different strategies to enter cells, revealing new paths to ...
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First human bird-flu death from H5N5L: What you need to know

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and ...

'Accidental' flu virus discovery lays foundation for novel treatment strategies

Scientists investigating how influenza viruses replicate within cells "accidentally" discovered that different flu viruses ...
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As possible human swine flu case reported in Spain, how concerned should US be?

Over the weekend, health officials in Spain reportedly informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of a possible human case of swine flu that may have been caused by person-to-person transmission.
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Bird flu virus spreads where human flu dies, raising fresh pandemic concerns

A new study shows why certain bird flu strains may pose a serious threat to humans: they can continue spreading inside the body even during a fever — one of our strongest natural defenses. Scientists ...
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Possible human swine flu case reported in Spain. Should we be concerned?

Over the weekend, health officials in Spain reportedly informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of a possible human case of swine flu that may have been caused by person-to-person transmission.