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The influenza A(H1N2) strain appears to have resulted from the reassortment of the genes of the currently circulating influenza A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) subtypes. Influenza viruses can be divided into two types, influenza type A viruses and influenza type B viruses. Influenza A viruses can be further divided into subtypes on the basis of two proteins, hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N), found on the surface of the virus. Since 1977, two influenza A subtypes, A(H1N1) and A(H3N2), have circulated widely among people. The hemagglutinin protein of the A(H1N2) virus is similar to that of the currently circulating A(H1N1) viruses and the neuraminidase protein is similar to that of the current A(H3N2) viruses.

New 4-in-1 test can differentiate between swine flu, COVID-19, RSV, and influenza

The first case of a new strain of ‘swine flu’ has been detected in a human in the UK. The last swine flu pandemic killed 457 people in Britain alone. A leading testing expert says this strain looks to be very different but is urging Brits to take precautions.

4 Dec 2023

Preventing the next pandemic: swine influenza genomic surveillance essential, study shows

Researchers explored the evolutionary dynamics of swine influenza A virus (swIAV) populations in Asia's southern and eastern regions.

10 Aug 2023

Novel triple assortments of swine influenza virus detected in pigs by active surveillance analysis in China

Researchers discuss the results of an active surveillance analysis for the swine influenza virus.

10 Mar 2023

Researchers find evidence of negative repercussions of immune history in SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers found proof of negative repercussions of immune history in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

30 Aug 2022

Study detects ten avian influenza A viruses in poultry from four provinces in China

Researchers identified 10 avian influenza A(H5N6) viruses in poultry from four Chinese provinces, with immune-evasion and complex genetic recombination potential.

14 Jul 2022

Study determines hemagglutinin inhibition seroprevalence against swine influenza viruses circulating in Hong Kong and Guangzhou

Researchers performed a quantitative assessment of the age-stratified seroprevalence of hemagglutination inhibition antibodies against five swine influenza viruses circulating in the Guangzhou and Hong Kong cities of China.

13 Apr 2022

The latest advancements in polymer-based nanotechnology approaches used to fight against SARS-CoV-2

A recent review discusses the engineering versatility of polymeric nanoparticles - making a good therapeutic alternative against coronavirus diseases.

19 Jan 2022

Scientists identify six influenza A viruses similar to 2009 pandemic strain

Scientists using new mathematical and computational techniques have identified six influenza A viruses that have particularly close genetic relationships to the H1N1 "swine" flu virus that swept through the United States beginning in the spring of 2009. That virus eventually killed almost 18,000 people worldwide.

14 Jun 2011

Total flu cover with one shot

In a medical breakthrough, English scientists have developed a so-called “universal” vaccine to influenza - one that protects against all strains of the potentially deadly illness. This would do away with the need for a new vaccine each flu season they say. Seasonal flu affects up to 20 percent of the population and kills an average of 24,600 people each year. This vaccine would act against swine flu as well assure researchers.

8 Feb 2011

Most strains of pandemic H1N1 flu virus resist Tamiflu, say scientists

If the behavior of the seasonal form of the H1N1 influenza virus is any indication, scientists say that chances are good that most strains of the pandemic H1N1 flu virus will become resistant to Tamiflu, the main drug stockpiled for use against it.

2 Mar 2010

H3N2 influenza unlikely to spread between humans

Seeing animals up close is an integral part of experiencing the state and county fairs that take place around the country each summer and fall. And with good hygiene, Kansas State University veterinary experts say fair visitors shouldn't worry about contracting diseases from animals.

11 Aug 2009

Swine flu - All you need to know

Swine influenza or Swine flu is a respiratory disease commonly found in pigs which is caused by type A influenza virus - it causes high levels of illness in pigs but low death rates and while swine flu viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, most outbreaks occur during the autumn and winter months similar to flu outbreaks in humans.

29 Apr 2009

Research helps explain why some flu strains cause major pandemics and others lead to seasonal epidemics

The exchange of genetic material between two closely related strains of the influenza A virus may have caused the 1947 and 1951 human flu epidemics, according to biologists.

6 Mar 2008