viruses

New H7N9 Bird Flu Strain Adapted To Humans, Study

A genetic analysis of the avian flu virus responsible for at least 11 human deaths in China portrays a virus evolving to adapt to human cells.

Veredus’ VereFlu Chip Detects H7N9 Bird Flu

Its VereFlu lab-on-a-chip platform has been shown to detect the H7N9 avian flu subtype that is responsible for the recent flu outbreak in China.

Global Burden Of Dengue Is Triple Current Estimates, Study Says

The global burden of dengue infection is more than triple current estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), a new study says.

Asian World Health Summit Opens In Shadow Of H7N9 Threat

More than 900 delegates have gathered at the World Health Summit Asia 2013 in Singapore to discuss the issues and challenges in public health facing Asia.

WHO: Everything You Need To Know About The H7N9 Influenza Virus

The World Health Organization has released a FAQ list answering some questions relating to the H7N9 influenza A virus outbreak in China.

China Approves Flu Drug As H7N9 Death Toll Rises To Six

As of Sunday evening, China has confirmed 21 cases of human infection with H7N9 influenza virus, with six people dead.

Sanofi Pasteur, Xiamen University To Develop Universal Flu Vaccine

Sanofi Pasteur and Xiamen University in China have agreed to jointly develop a universal flu vaccine.

Four New Cases Of H7N9 Avian Influenza In China’s Jiangsu Province

Four more cases of infection with the lesser-known H7N9 avian influenza virus were reported in east China's Jiangsu Province on Tuesday.

Two Deaths From H7N9 Bird Flu In China

Three cases of human infection of H7N9 have been found in China, the Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission said Sunday.