These antibodies protect against certain strains
of influenza virus in the vaccine, but may not provide thorough protection against other strains of flu that may be present.
In reality, your pooch could contract the human, canine, and other
strains of influenza viruses from you, fellow dogs, or other animal species.
The destruction
of the influenza A and bird flu viruses was nearly as complete, a 99 % kill.
«They are making assumptions about the relationship between air travel and the
spread of influenza,» he says.
Both teams did their experiments in ferrets, a favorite laboratory model for studying
transmission of influenza viruses as they mimic viral spread in humans.
We all know the symptoms
of influenza infection include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue.
The team focused on these antibodies, which together target the two
types of influenza viruses that contain all strains known to cause disease in humans.
With the mild
form of influenza, dogs generally have a soft cough that persists for one to four weeks.
Owners whose animals show
signs of influenza should contact their veterinarian for instructions.
In an effort to minimize the risk
of influenza at its local hospitals, two major healthcare providers have announced restrictions for patient visits.
These results are in line with similar research in the mouse and ferret
model of influenza.
The size of the dots is relative to city size, and the colours relate to the
number of influenza cases, with green the lowest and purple the highest.
Since 2003, there have been numerous
reports of influenza outbreaks in veterinary hospitals, kennels, and shelters.
The researchers were able to develop a simple approach for reliable real - time tracking and prediction of viral evolution based on whole - genome
sequences of influenza viruses.
These
levels of influenza are comparable to those of moderately severe flu seasons in the past.
Researchers in my lab think that this
impact of influenza infection on muscles is another unintended consequence of the immune response to the virus.
These individuals are particularly susceptible to the more serious
effects of influenza infection, so improving vaccine efficacy in these people would be a real plus.
It has been clinically proven to significantly reduce the
severity of influenza and the length of time that a dog is sick but does not prevent the illness altogether.
Scientists previously have shown that antibodies directed at the stem stop a diverse
array of influenza viruses from causing an infection, and some are being developed as treatments.
If further studies in humans prove successful, this research could have broad implications for the
prevention of influenza and, by extension, as an approach for other infectious diseases as well.
Furthermore, results may encourage other research groups to use the M2
channel of influenza virus as therapeutic target against the influenza A virus.
Working with investigators around the world, our experts conduct disease surveillance, increase
understanding of influenza outbreaks and disease, and improve treatments and vaccines.
The number of vaccine injury cases filed annually doubled after 2005, with the
addition of the influenza vaccination as a covered vaccine.
Seeing influenza infections in pigs is very common, and the
transfer of influenza virus from humans to pigs is known to occur.
If a larger study confirms that these variants are seen more commonly in pregnant women, that would further strengthen the
importance of influenza vaccinations for pregnant women.