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Researchers used computer modeling to predict which components of cigarette smoke might be recognized by antigen-presenting molecule MR1.

The macaques exposed via the mouth or stomach, however, had limited infection but showed no signs of illness. All the monkeys ...

The study authors say the findings suggest healthcare workers could be "unrecognized reservoirs" of pneumococcus in the ...

A recent study published in Nature examined the infection dynamics and pathological outcomes associated with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, specifically the clade 2.3.4.4b ...

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2022). The isolation and identification of influenza A viruses are vital for understanding their epidemiology, pathogenesis, and developing effective countermeasures. This article has outlined various ...

The joint monitoring group agreed that the cause of the present surge in China is the influenza virus, RSV and HMPV - the usual pathogens that are expected during the season, the government said ...

Emergency room visits with influenza are now "very high" nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, in this week's update on the winter respiratory virus season.

Several seasonal flu strains are driving cases, with no dominant one, she added. Pediatric hospitals have been busy since November with RSV, but “influenza has now joined the party,” said Dr. Jason ...