h7n9 virus
China Reports First H7N9 Human Infection Since August
A new laboratory-confirmed case of human infection with the H7N9 virus has been reported in east China's Zhejiang Province.
Struggle To Explain Bird Flu’s Spread To Humans
Researchers studying the bird flu are looking for conditions that could lead to human transmission.
Experts: H7N9 Virus Still Cause For Concern
The H7N9 virus has several highly unusual traits that paint a disquieting picture of a pathogen that may yet lead to a pandemic, say experts.
Taiwan Vaccine Maker Completes PhIII Trials On H7N9 Influenza Vaccine
Taiwan-based vaccine maker Adimmune Corp says that it has the capacity to produce up to three million units per month of its preliminary H7N9 influenza vaccine.
Chinese CDC Study Finds High Risk Features Of H7N9 Virus
A new study from the Chinese CDC suggests that the H7N9 influenza A virus possesses a suite of biological features that may be a serious threat to humans.
Studying Animals To Improve Human Health
Research into animals, both common and obscure, are yielding insights into human health that are not always expected, writes Shuzhen Sim.
New Details About H7N9 Infection Uncovered
Researchers have uncovered new information about the latest strain of type A influenza, known as H7N9.
China’s Bird Flu Crisis Has Been Contained: UN Director-General
The immediate threat from the H7N9 avian influenza virus is over, said WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan at the 66th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
H7N9 Genes Originated From Four Sources: Lancet Study
The novel avian influenza A H7N9 virus might have evolved from at least four origins, say Chinese researchers.
