Shanghai researchers report Tamiflu resistance in avian influenza H7N9
A new study published online today reveals that the novel (new) H7N9 bird flu strain has developed resistance to common antiviral drugs like Tamiflu. Under a high magnification, this negatively-stained transmission More...
CDC advises on travel to China as human bird flu expands, Use of antivirals for treating Avian Influenza A (H7N9)
The current case count of human avian influenza A(H7N9) is up to 119 in the China outbreak, according to a Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP) press release April 26. According to the CHP, the new cases More...
Maine CDC: ‘Influenza is widespread with all three strains circulating’
Image/CDC Influenza (flu) activity has increased across most parts of the United States, and Maine is no exception. Influenza activity is significantly higher than the 2011-2012 season with the Maine CDC following More...
Flu activity up in the United States, influenza A (H3N2) most common
Image/CDC Influenza activity continues to increase across most parts of the country, with nine out of 10 surveillance regions in the US seeing elevated activity, according to data from the Centers for Disease More...
