Gene expression of cell surface antigens in the early phase of murine influenza pneumonia determined by a cDNA expression array technique by Shinya Sakai, Naoki Mantani, Toshiaki Kogure, Hiroshi Ochiai, Yutaka Shimada, Katsutoshi Terasawa

“…Background: Influenza virus is a worldwide health problem with significant economic consequences. …”
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Epidemiology of respiratory viruses according to age group, 2023–24 winter season, Kyoto, Japan by Yasufumi Matsumura, Masaki Yamamoto, Yusuke Tsuda, Koh Shinohara, Yasuhiro Tsuchido, Satomi Yukawa, Taro Noguchi, Kazuo Takayama, Miki Nagao

“…The most prevalent viruses in the < 6, 6–17, 18–64, and ≥ 65 year age groups were rhinovirus/enterovirus, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2; influenza virus, seasonal coronavirus, and rhinovirus/enterovirus; SARS-CoV-2, seasonal coronavirus, and influenza virus; and SARS-CoV-2, seasonal coronavirus, and influenza virus, respectively. …”
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Sepsis and Pleural Empyema Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes after Influenza A Virus Infection by Fumihiro Ochi, Hisamichi Tauchi, Toshihiro Jogamoto, Hiromitsu Miura, Tomozo Moritani, Kozo Nagai, Eiichi Ishii

“…Reportedly, the IL-10 production increases during influenza virus-bacteria superinfection. These observations suggest that the immunological mechanisms induced by the influenza virus can play an important role in influencing the susceptibility to secondary bacterial infections, such as GAS, in children.…”
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Diabetes mortality burden attributable to influenza in China: A population-based time-series analysis by Suijun Tong, Peng Yin, Jianhong Li, Zhenping Zhao, Yuchang Zhou, Maigeng Zhou

“…Conclusion: A high influenza virus-positive rate is associated with an increased risk of diabetes-related mortality. …”
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Serological monitoring of avian influenza and Newcastle disease in the Russian Federation in 2020 by M. A. Kulagina, M. A. Volkova, Ir. A. Chvala, O. S. Osipova, P. S. Yaroslavtseva, D. B. Andreychuk, I. A. Chvala

“…As a result of the laboratory diagnosis, antibodies against type A influenza virus were found in vaccinated chickens from two poultry farms in the Primorsky Krai. …”
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A Case for Rimantadine to Be Marketed in Canada for Prophylaxis of Influenza a Virus Infection by Fawziah Marra, Carlo A Marra, H Grant Stiver

“…PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of amantadine and rimantadine, the first generation antivirals, for the prophylaxis of influenza virus.…”
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Lung-specific CRBN knockout attenuates influenza a virus-induced acute lung injury in mice: a potential therapeutic approach by Lifang Zhang, Qingchao Zhang, Jiahui Chang, Yunyi Zhou, Wei Wang, Xiliang Wang, Chengyu Jiang, Yanli Zhang

“…However, the function of CRBN in influenza virus infection remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the impact of CRBN on A/Puerto Rico/8/34 (PR8) influenza virus-induced lung injury and its potential as a therapeutic target. …”
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Highly pathogenic avian H5N1 influenza A virus replication in ex vivo cultures of bovine mammary gland and teat tissues by Masaki Imai, Hiroshi Ueki, Mutsumi Ito, Kiyoko Iwatsuki-Horimoto, Maki Kiso, Asim Biswas, Sanja Trifkovic, Nigel Cook, Peter J. Halfmann, Gabriele Neumann, Amie J. Eisfeld, Yoshihiro Kawaoka

“…We also examined the expression of influenza virus receptors in these organs. We observed that human influenza virus receptors are widely distributed throughout the epithelium of alveoli, ducts, and gland cisterns within the mammary gland, and in the teat cistern epithelium of dairy cattle, whereas avian influenza virus receptors are distributed on the alveolar, ductal, and teat cistern epithelium. …”
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Portable UV-C device to treat high flow of infectious aerosols generated during clinical respiratory care by Richard Vincent, David Rapoport, Priti Balchandani, Joseph Borrello, Michael Schotsaert, Robert Karlicek, Gabriel Laghlali, Prajakta Warang, Seokchan Park, Gagandeep Singh, Isabella Morgan, James Paredes, Raveen Rathnasinghe, Jacob Wolf, Adolfo García-Sastre

“…The protype device shows high efficacy in killing nebulized influenza virus in a high flow of contaminated air.…”
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Intranasal Immunization with DNA Vaccine HA-CCL19/Polyethylenimine/Chitosan Composite Provides Immune Protection Against H7N9 Infection by Yuqing Xiang, Hongbo Zhang, Youcai An, Ze Chen

“…Background/Objectives: The H7N9 avian influenza virus (AIV) constitutes a novel subtype of influenza virus that has emerged within the past decade. …”
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Avian Influenza A virus: Bird Flu by Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly

“…Roxanne Connelly, provides information about the A strain of the influenza virus in a question-and-answer format. Includes references. …”
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Avian Influenza A virus: Bird Flu by Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge-Connelly

“…Roxanne Connelly, provides information about the A strain of the influenza virus in a question-and-answer format. Includes references. …”
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Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Parainfluenza Virus by Miltiadis Douvoyiannis, Johanna M. Kielbasa, Gopal M. Chandrasekharan, Cynthia L. Holmes, Michael R. Gomez

“…Influenza virus is the most frequently reported viral cause of rhabdomyolysis. …”
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Effects of <i>Echinacea purpurea</i> and Alkylamides on Respiratory Virus Replication and IL-8 Expression In Vitro by Keely Puchalski, Johanne A. Gerstel, Abiola Jimoh, Yalda Shokoohinia, Jeffrey Langland

“…The broad activity and low cytotoxicity of this specific alkylamide support its potential use for treating rhinovirus and influenza virus infections.…”
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Viral Etiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations during the A/H1N1pdm09 Pandemic and Postpandemic Period by Ivan Sanz, Sonia Tamames, Silvia Rojo, Mar Justel, José Eugenio Lozano, Carlos Disdier, Tomás Vega, Raúl Ortiz de Lejarazu

“…Emergence of A/H1N1pdm influenza virus in the 2009 pandemic changed the viral etiology of exacerbations that were reported before the pandemic. …”
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Epizootogical aspects of avian influenza prevention and control strategy in modern Russia by M. S. Volkov, V. N. Irza, A. V. Varkentin, A. S. Starova

“…The paper is devoted to wide spread of avian influenza virus in the world and the disease prevention and control in Russia. …”
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Risk factors for re-hospitalization within 90 days of discharge for severe influenza in children by Shuo Yang, Sukun Lu, Can Qi, Yinghui Guo, Le Wang

“…Abstract Background Influenza virus is a contagious respiratory pathogen that can cause severe acute infections with long-term adverse outcomes. …”
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Epidemiological monitoring of avian influenza in the Republic of Crimea in 2019–2020 by D. V. Gadzevich, S. I. Danylchenko, N. V. Vorotilova, M. A. Pasunkina, V. A. Uppe, V. N. Irza, M. S. Volkov, N. G. Zinyakov

“…The attention was focused on the study of water basins of the Azov and Black Seas, the Sivash Lagoon and freshwater lakes in the Feodosia Urban Okrug, Leninsky, Sovetsky, Nizhnegorsky, Chernomorsky and Saksky Raions to detect the avian influenza virus circulation. Examination of the above mentioned areas showed that some freshwater reservoirs became shallow and dry, and aquatic vegetation degraded. …”
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Uptake, safety and effectiveness of inactivated influenza vaccine in inflammatory bowel disease: a UK-wide study by Abhishek Abhishek, Christian D Mallen, Georgina Nakafero, Matthew J Grainge, Tim Card, Jonathan S Nguyen Van-Tam

“…Administration of the IIV was not associated with IBD flare.Conclusion The uptake of influenza vaccine was low in people with IBD, and the majority were not vaccinated before influenza virus circulated in the community. Vaccination with the IIV was not associated with IBD flare. …”
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Treatment of Immunocompromised, Critically Ill Patients with Influenza A H1N1 Infection with a Combination of Oseltamivir, Amantadine, and Zanamivir by Wouter J. Meijer, Wiete Kromdijk, Marcel P. H. van den Broek, Pieter-Jan A. Haas, Monique C. Minnema, Charles A. Boucher, Dylan W. de Lange, Annemarie M. J. Wensing

“…Immunocompromised patients are at increased risk of complications of influenza virus infection. We report on two critically ill patients on immunosuppressive medication with influenza pneumonia. …”
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