New device empowers study of SARS-CoV-2 mutant range by ultrasequencing Kumar Jeetendra | February 15, 2021 SARS-CoV-2 genome is three times larger than flu genome. Both consist of NRA molecules which mutate when replicate. It is essential to know its mutant spectrum, in other words, its”fingerprints”, to achieve an appropriate treatment that reduces its infectivity -the capacity of pathogens to invade organisms and cause infections-, since its composition of variables could …
Study uncovers immune defense system that shields the lungs from viral diseases Kumar Jeetendra | March 18, 2021 Scientists have discovered a previously unknown arm of the immune defense system that protects the lung from lethal viral infections. Respiratory diseases caused by viruses such as influenza A and SARS-CoV-2 cause harm not only through their own activities, but also from collateral damage as the immune system reacts to combat the infection. A timely …
UK plans biggest flu program with free immunizations for millions Kumar Jeetendra | July 17, 2021 UK’s Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid on Saturday announced that millions of more people will be offered a free flu vaccine this year as part of the British government’s most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in history to help back up the coronavirus fight. From September, the National Health Service (NHS) will offer the …
What to Do and What Not to Do When You Have H3N2 Influenza Kumar Jeetendra | March 10, 2023 On Friday, as India reported its first two deaths from seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, one in Karnataka and one in Haryana, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged states to remain on high alert and closely monitor the situation in light of the ‘increasing’ number of cases. Many previous flu pandemics in the country were traced …
