Bird Flu :: Small change in 1918 pandemic influenza virus stops its transmission
Small changes in 1918 pandemic virus knocks out transmission research provides clues for assessing pandemic potential of new influenza viruses.
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Bird Flu :: Two suspected bird flu deaths reported in Nigeria
The United Nations health agency is helping the government of Nigeria monitor the situation following two suspected fatal bird flu cases in Africa?s most populous country, only the second possible incidence of the H5N1 virus in humans in the sub-Saharan region.
Bird Flu :: Nigerian woman was exposed to H5N1 virus
A 22 years old Nigerian woman from Lagos died from bird flu symptoms, found tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of the avian bird flu virus.
Vaccine :: CSL to File Pandemic Vaccine Dossier with the Therapeutic Goods Administration
CSL Limited, Australia?s leading biopharmaceutical company, has today announced it has new data from its pandemic influenza vaccine clinical trial program.
Bird Flu :: Australia’s CSL says bird flu vaccine test a success
Australia’s drug manufacturer CSL Ltd. says bird flu vaccine clinical trials are successful. Bird flu vaccine is the first to be registered in the Southern Hemisphere.
Bird Flu :: Experts call for monitoring of cats, dogs for H5N1
Indonesian scientists detected H5N1 in stray cats near poultry markets in some parts of the country. They worry that if the virus adapts to mammals it could more easily spread among people.
Bird Flu :: Australian company Imugene’s new bird flu vaccine
An Australian pharmaceutical company Imugene Ltd. announced successful preliminary trials of a vaccine that protects fowl from bird flu.
Bird Flu :: Japan bird flu spreading in Miyazaki
It seems bird flu outbreak is spreading in Japan. A suspected outbreak of bird flu reported in the southwestern prefecture of Miyazaki, Japan.
Bird Flu :: Indonesia bird flu update – 81 cases of bird flu
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.
Bird Flu :: Japan confirms third bird flu outbreak – update
Japan health officials confirm bird flu outbreak at a poultry farm in the western prefecture of Okayama, Japan. Tests showed the presence of H5 subtype influenza among chickens.