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9th Influenza Conference 2023
Scientific highlights of the 9th ESWI Influenza Conference
With promising developments in the field of respiratory viral infections, the conference sessions covered hot topics on seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza viruses, as well as other respiratory viruses such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2.
Host-microbe multiomic profiling reveals age-dependent immune dysregulation associated with COVID-19 immunopathology
It is well-established that older adults are at increased risk of severe and fatal COVID-19, but the mechanisms underlying this susceptibility are not entirely clear.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b Virus detected in dairy cattle
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Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines to prevent long COVID: data from Norway
tudy using data from more than 20 million participants has shown that COVID-19 vaccines consistently prevent long COVID symptoms in adults
Study on the clinical efficacy and safety of baloxavir marboxil tablets in the treatment of influenza A
Targeted metagenomics reveals association between severity and pathogen co-detection in infants with respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalisation for respiratory infection in young children.
Pacific and Atlantic sea lion mortality caused by highly pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in South America
We describe the evolution of the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) in sea lions (Otaria flavescens) of South America.
Is eradication of influenza B viruses possible?
Influenza B virus infections account for a substantial proportion of cases of influenza annually, with a high morbidity and mortality burden, especially in children (aged 0–18 years)
In Utero Exposure to Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination and Offspring Neurodevelopment at 12 and 18 Months
Uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among pregnant individuals was hampered by safety concerns around potential risks to unborn children.
Cryptic proteins translated from deletion-containing viral genomes dramatically expand the influenza virus proteome
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Influenza vaccination in older adults and patients with chronic disorders: A position paper from the Portuguese Society of Pulmonology, the Portuguese Society of Cardiology, the Portuguese Society of Diabetology, the Portuguese Society of Infectious Disea
Influenza affects millions of people worldwide each year and can lead to severe complications, hospitalizations, and even death, especially among vulnerable populations such as older adults and those with chronic medical conditions.
Evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of Nirsevimab in Galicia
The purpose of NIRSE-GAL is to evaluate the impact of the inclusion of nirsevimab in the Galician immunisation schedule on the prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections in children.