Baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) rapidly reduces influenza virus shedding, which suggests that it may reduce transmission. Studies of treatment with neuraminidase inhibitors have not shown sufficient ...

The adjusted incidence of transmission of influenza virus by day 5 that resulted in symptoms was 5.8% with baloxavir and 7.6% with placebo, but this difference was not significant (adjusted OR 0. ...

Purdue University researchers now have developed an innovative, paper-based diagnostic test for rapidly detecting avian ...

H5N1 was believed to spread primarily through direct contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids, but the new ...

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Cleveland health officials are warning residents after a 250% spike in COVID-19 viral levels was found in city wastewater.

Influenza continues to pose a significant global health burden, with seasonal outbreaks causing substantial morbidity and mortality. Current ...

The adjusted incidence of transmission of influenza virus by day 5 that resulted in symptoms was 5.8% with baloxavir and 7.6% with placebo, but this difference was not significant (adjusted OR 0. ...