Virus A / H1N1 is increasingly dangerous

The influenza A / H1N1 virus has become more dangerous than regular influenza viruses due to their rapid growth in the human respiratory system, according to new research by University of Wisconsin scientists ( USA) announced on July 13.

The scientists conducted experiments in monkeys, rats and mink. The results showed that influenza A / H1N1 virus developed strongly and caused damage to human respiratory system, including lungs, more serious than seasonal influenza viruses.

In addition, the test results of blood samples from survivors of the 1918 pandemic showed that these people seem to be immune to the current A / H1N1 flu, but " completely helpless " before the regular flu.

Scientist Yoshihiro Kawaoka said that the study results made him feel more concerned about the pandemic influenza A / H1N1 is spreading around the world today.

On July 13, World Health Organization (WHO) Vaccine Director Marie-Paul Kieny said all countries around the world would need to use the H1N1 flu vaccine in a modern context. This dangerous epidemic has no signs of being prevented.

According to US scientists, the influenza A / H1N1 virus has become more dangerous than regular influenza viruses (Photo: Getty Images)

On the same day, many countries around the world continue to record more deaths and new infections with influenza A / H1N1. The Philippines Ministry of Health confirmed two more deaths from influenza A / H1N1, bringing the total number of deaths in this country to 3 cases. Meanwhile, Brunei health officials reported an additional 20 cases of new influenza A / H1N1 infections, bringing the total number of cases of influenza A / H1N1 in this country to 300.

Hong Kong health authorities on the same day also confirmed within 24 hours, this special zone has added 62 cases of new influenza A / H1N1 virus, bringing the total number of cases of influenza A / H1N1 to 1,327.

Earlier, at a 12-7 conference in Toronto (Canada) with the participation of 200 scientists to discuss measures to prevent the spread of pandemic influenza A / H1N1, experts in infectious diseases research and microbiology Allison McGeer cautions that about a third of North American populations may be infected with the influenza A / H1N1 virus next fall.