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 | | Influenza was discovered not by a direct study of the disease in humans, but rather from studies on animal diseases. | | | This was the first reliable experimental evidence that influenza was caused by a virus, and it also provided the basis for further research into the human form of the disease. | | | Although these two drugs are not currently available, they are now in preclinical and clinical drug trials, and give encouragement towrds developing an effective chemotherapeutic approach to the treatment of influenza. |
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http://www.medicalecology.org/diseases/influenza/influenza.htm
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| | Swine influenza: a zoonosis - (c) Veterinary Sciences Tomorrow |
| | Kaplan, M.M. and Webster, R.G. (1977) The epidemiology of influenza. | | | The involvement of reassortment in at least the human pandemics of 1957 and 1968 shows that it is a successful event from the virus' point of view and therefore can be expected to underlie the next possible human pandemic. | | | Much of our knowledge about immune mechanisms operating against influenza virus has been gained from studies of man and rodents. |
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| | Medinfo: Influenza ('flu) |
| | The other aspect of this is that they are only available on prescription, and if everybody with influenza were to see their doctor within two days of developing symptoms the healthcare systems in most countries, already stretched by an epidemic, would probably grind to a complete halt. | | | Diagnosis is largely based on the severity of the condition way in which it affects you. | | | You should consult your doctor if symptoms such as clouded/altered consciousness, breathlessness, or severe chest pain occur, and if you are concerned. |
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http://www.medinfo.co.uk/conditions/influenza.html
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| | eMedicine - Influenza : Article by Robert Derlet, MD |
| | A novel study analyzed the effects of oseltamivir in experimentally induced influenza in humans. | | | For example, influenza A (H3N2) expresses hemagglutinin 3 and neuraminidase 2. | | | Medicine is a constantly changing science and not all therapies are clearly established. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1170.htm
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| | CDC - Influenza (Flu) Q & A: 05-06 Vaccine Supply |
| | People can also go to the American Lung Association (ALA) electronic influenza vaccine clinic locator at www.flucliniclocator.org to obtain information about clinics scheduled in their area. | | | People who have been unable to get an influenza vaccination should still try to schedule a vaccination appointment with their doctor or health care provider. | | | What is CDC doing in response to the supply problems being experienced by some providers? |
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http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/0506supply.htm
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| | influenza |
| | Pain and fever medicine (acetaminophen, Tylenol® and others) can be used for fever control, and for the headache, muscle aches, and cough. | | | Myositis and myoglobinuria - tender leg muscles, sometimes sufficiently severe enough to prevent walking; this happens mostly in children, after influenza A and influenza B infections | | | They are effective in the treatment of influenza A when given within 48 hours of the first symptoms of influenza. |
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http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/I/influenza.html
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| | Influenza |
| | Influenza Information for Health Care Professionals and Other Partners | | | Influenza is a contagious disease that may be prevented by immunization. | | | Influenza symptoms come quickly in the form of fever, headache, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, and body aches. |
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http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/influenza
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| | Influenza Information |
| | Increasing Pediatric Influenza Immunization in Infants and Children | | | Increasing Influenza Immunization Rates in Infants and Children: Putting Recommendations Into Practice | | | Comprehensive web section of influenza information and resources for patients and providers. |
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http://www.immunize.org/influenza
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| | Click2Houston.com - Health Encyclopedia - Avian Influenza |
| | Previously reviewed by Cyrus Badshah, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Assistant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Medical Director, Chest (TB)Clinic and Directly Observed Therapy Program, Harlem Hospital Center. | | | Avian influenza is flu infection in birds.?The disease is of concern to humans, who have no immunity against it. | | | Healthcare workers and household contacts of patients with avian influenza may also be at an increased risk of the bird flu. |
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http://www.click2houston.com/encyclopedia/6870999/detail.html
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| | The more we learn about these molecular details, the better the chance for developing a successful new drug. | | | Influenza is a viral infection of the lungs characterized by fever, cough, and severe muscle aches. | | | Influenza was responsible for the most devastating plague in human history — the "Spanish" flu that swept around the world in 1918 killing 675,000 people in the U.S. and an estimated 20–50 million people worldwide. |
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http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/I/Influenza.html
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| | Influenza - Vads Corner |
| | Influenza 1918 - An American Experience program on PBS | | | Introduction to Influenza, by Karl A. Brokstad ( | | | Infectious Disease News: Is another influenza pandemic coming soon? |
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http://www.vadscorner.com/influenza.html
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| | Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Guide for Individuals and Families (PDF, 8.06 Mb) (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) | | | A task force of subject experts addresses the current situation, evaluates the structure and function of avian influenza viruses, outlines pandemic risk assesment, and provides references for further information. | | | Although much of the concern about a pandemic outbreak of high-pathogenic avian influenza centers on human health, the potential impacts on the international poultry trade are significant. |
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http://www.avma.org/public_health/influenza
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| | Influenza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | These help in developing influenza countermeasures such as vaccines, therapies and diagnostic tools. | | | For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have a worsening of this condition, that is triggered by the flu. | | | The most common and characteristic symptoms of influenza in humans are fever, sore throat, myalgia (muscle pains), severe headache, cough, and malaise (weakness and fatigue). |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza
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| | INFLUENZA |
| | Influenza is characterised by fever, myalgia, headache and pharyngitis. | | | The drug Amantadine may prevent influenza if taken continuously by high-risk persons at the time of an epidemic, but is not used widely. | | | Antibiotics are often prescribed - have no effect on virus but may prevent or cure bacterial superinfection. |
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http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/jmoodie/influen2.html
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| | Influenza |
| | Medinfo's patient information on Zanamivir (Relenza), a new treatment for influenza. | | | A description of influenza, its symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and prevention. | | | Easy to understand information for patients on influenza, a virus which causes a severe form of respiratory tract infection with generalised bodily symptoms |
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http://www.medlina.com/influenza.htm
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| | In elderly or chronically ill persons, influenza vaccine may be less effective in preventing illness than in preventing serious complications and death. | | | Influenza should not be confused with the so-called "stomach flu," which is a catch-all term for various digestive system problems caused by other microorganisms. | | | The elderly and persons with chronic health problems are most at risk for developing serious complications after influenza infection. |
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http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/flu.html
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| | INFLUENZA |
| | This includes elderly persons (over the age of 65 years), and people of any age with chronic underlying medical conditions. | | | Influenza activity is monitored using proxy indices such as monitoring school absenteeism, utilization of pharmaceuticals related to respiratory infections and also mortality data. | | | The drug is specifically active against the neuraminidase enzyme of influenza A and B and causes a reduction in the duration of influenza symptoms. |
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http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2002/june/flu.htm
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| | Influenza Surveillance Project |
| | Influenza is a viral disease that causes many illnesses each season. | | | Estimates are that between 15% and 40% of the population will develop illness from influenza every year. | | | The "flu" is a common catch-all term among the general public for a variety of illnesses, but it correctly applies only to the upper respiratory disease cause by the influenza virus. |
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http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/Influenza
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| | Of particular importance is to consider influenza cultures on patients, with recent travel histories to Asia, who are hospitalized with unexplained pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome or severe respiratory illness. | | | Numbers may change as more reports are received. | | | All influenza A strains were similar to corresponding vaccine strains. |
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http://www.doh.state.fl.us/disease_ctrl/epi/htopics/flu/2003/week13.htm
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| | CIDRAP >> General Influenza and Flu Vaccine Information |
| | Recovery of drug-resistant influenza virus from immunocompromised patients: a case series | | | Safety of high doses of influenza vaccine and effect on antibody responses in elderly persons | | | Seasonal influenza activity for 2005-2006 season seems to be ending in most European countries |
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http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/general
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| | Technorati Tag: Influenza |
| | Influenza Non prescription, homeopathic No Time for Colds (TM) cold remedy is so effective, it is guaranteed to relieve your major cold symptoms in 24 hours or you'll get your money back. | | | A tag is like a subject or category. | | | Influenza (Flu) Learn about influenza (flu) disease and its prevention. |
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| | CIDRAP >> Avian Influenza |
| | Review of latest available evidence on risks to human health through potential transmission of avian influenza (H5N1) through water and sewage | | | Safety and immunogenicity of an inactivated split-virion influenza A/Vietnam/1194/2004 (H5N1) vaccine: phase I randomised trial | | | Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): Implications for Human Disease |
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http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/avianflu
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| | Influenza.com — Get ready for Influenza and the flu season |
| | And yet, as common and widespread as influenza (also known as "the flu") can be, its potential to cause hospitalizations and death is often unappreciated. | | | Influenza — it's all around us, especially during the winter and early spring. | | | + Trivalent influenza vaccine safe in healthy infants |
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| | Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) |
| | These Croatian VIS translations may be most useful for individuals who identify themselves as speakers of Croatian or Serbian. | | | Inactivated influenza vaccine 5/24/04 (this version is not current; click here for an explanation of the changes incorporated in the current version) |
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| | ISD: Influenza Sequence Database at LANL |
| | ISD tools for management of influenza viral sequences and study of the molecular evolution of the influenza virus are designed to expedite the typical tasks of molecular epidemiology. | | | In the body of the email, give your name, name of your institution, and whether you are applying for a subscription or Work-for-Others. | | | Look for it within the next several weeks. |
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| | WHO Influenza |
| | Report by the Secretariat, World Health Assembly, 2005 | | | Strengthening pandemic influenza preparedness and response [pdf 155kb] | | | - WHO guidance on development of influenza vaccine reference viruses by reverse genetics |
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| | This page has moved - please update your bookmarks |
| | The HPA influenza web pages have recently been reviewed and this page has been moved. | | | This page has moved - please update your bookmarks | | | If you have bookmarks to this page, please update them to the new address: |
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http://www.hpa.org.uk/infections/topics_az/influenza/flu.htm
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