Found 30 news articles for influenza

…could be vital in treating patients infected during a global pandemic. Strategies for halting the spread of a global influenza pandemic – such as an outbreaks of avian influenza in……  Read more

…severe influenza,” Dr Tate says. “The drugs and therapies currently available for people who present to hospital with severe influenza infection are limited. We believe that we could target the……  Read more

…equal to or above last year’s numbers. Influenza can be both mild and fatal – for all ages While influenza can be mild, it can also cause serious illness in……  Read more

…“So, this latest research has identified an exciting new opportunity to target those host responses, rather than the virus itself.” How influenza becomes fatal Influenza infections can become fatal when……  Read more

…– who could accelerate this vital research. Here, Michelle explains why this is so important. Tell us a bit about your influenza (flu) research My expertise is in influenza research……  Read more

After two years of unusually low influenza infections due to social distancing, flu season 2022 is shaping up as a bad one for Australia. Associate Professor Michelle Tate Influenza expert,……  Read more

…manufacture. Understanding influenza: unravelling lung inflammation The influenza virus infects cells lining the respiratory tract, causing inflammation, leading to symptoms including coughing, congestion, and difficulty breathing. LAT9997 treatment during severe……  Read more

…Why do some people have a more severe reaction than others to influenza infection? And what can people do to protect themselves? Dr Michelle Tate, an expert in severe influenza……  Read more

Why do seasonal strains of influenza make many people sick yet cause relatively few deaths, while 40 per cent of people affected by strains of avian influenza, or ‘bird flu’,……  Read more

The Australian 2019 flu season has been dubbed a horror season, with many people wanting to know how they can best protect themselves and their families. Influenza expert Dr Michelle……  Read more