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Flu epidemic
China discovers new flu virus, has the potential to become a pandemic
Chinese researchers have issued warnings about a newly discovered flu virus.
Health
Changing patterns of HIV infection in Vietnam
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is becoming more complicated, with the transmission pattern changing from blood-borne transmission in drug addicts to sexual transmission.
Cancer
Top 7 Viruses That Can Lead to Cancer You Should Know
The effects of certain viruses on the body cause cells to lose control and turn into malignant tumors. Studies show that more than one hundred thousand cases of cancer i…
Cancer
Russia prepares clinical trials of cancer vaccine
The vaccine being tested is based on the use of non-pathogenic viruses with anti-cancer activity, which are introduced into the patient's body.
Flu epidemic
Everything you need to know about bird flu
After the appearance of a case of avian influenza A(H5) after 8 years, this disease is receiving much attention and concern from the community.
Health
Animals that cause many cases of rabies in humans you should know
Dogs, cats, monkeys, rats, and bats are recorded to cause many cases of rabies in humans in Vietnam and globally.
Flu epidemic
Australia detects highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H7N8
According to a reporter in Sydney, New South Wales state authorities confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza strain in the Greater Sydney are…
Flu epidemic
New characteristic discovered that makes H5N1 bird flu virus easily transmitted to humans
The study highlights the increased risk of avian influenza exposure for dairy farm workers and the need for more widespread use of personal protective equipment such as…
Flu epidemic
New pandemic risk from avian influenza virus
Scientists are increasingly concerned that gaps in bird flu surveillance could lead to a global pandemic.
Flu epidemic
New discovery about the host that transmits H5N1 influenza virus to humans
Japanese researchers found that the H5N1 virus in cattle is more sticky than the virus originating from poultry, making this flu strain more contagious.
Flu epidemic
Australia fears H5N1 flu strain could cause extinction of native species
On August 6, Australian Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek warned that an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain in the countr…
Flu epidemic
US records case of bird flu not transmitted through animals
NBC News quoted the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as saying that it had recorded a new case of bird flu with no contact with poultry or livestock i…
Flu epidemic
H5N1 avian influenza was first detected in camels in the US
On May 28, US officials said for the first time they recorded cases of infection with the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus in alpacas - a member of the South…