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Influenza is an infectious respiratory disease that, in humans, is caused by influenza A and influenza B viruses. Typically characterized by annual seasonal epidemics, sporadic pandemic outbreaks involve influenza A virus strains of zoonotic origin. The WHO estimates that annual epidemics of influenza result in ~1 billion infections, 3–5 million cases ...
Florian H Krammer +2 more
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Influenza is the most frequent cause of acute respiratory illness requiring medical intervention because it affects all age groups and because it can recur in any individual. During the past three decades, efforts to prevent and control influenza have focused primarily on the use of inactivated influenza vaccines in elderly people and in individuals ...
N J, Cox, K, Subbarao
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2020–2021 rhinovirus genetic diversity in Saint Petersburg
Introduction. Rhinoviruses represent one of the most common respiratory viruses and belong to the Picornoviridae family, genus Enterovirus, being divided into three types: A, B, C, which account for 169 types.
Andrey D. Ksenafontov +7 more
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The influenza virus (IV)-associated mortality and morbidity remains high in Europe.This article gives an overview of the pathogenesis, diagnostics and treatment optimization strategies according to the currently existing guidelines and clinical trials.Literature search and analysis of national and international guidelines for the epidemiology ...
C, Malainou, S, Herold
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Currently, the assessment of the immunogenic properties of influenza viruses as a part of influenza vaccines is carried out by using seroprotection, seroconversion as well as the rate of increases in post-vaccination antibodies.
V. S. Vakin +9 more
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Background. The vaccine is the best available instrument to prevent influenza and reduce the risks of major disease complications and mortality. The vaccine effectiveness during the influenza season depends on a number of factors: (1) a person vaccinated
M. K. Erofeeva +9 more
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Although most influenza infections are self-limited, few other diseases exert such a huge toll of suffering and economic loss. Despite the importance of influenza, there had been, until recently, little advance in its control since amantadine was licensed almost 40 years ago.
Nicholson, Karl G +2 more
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Antigenic and genetic characteristics of Russian RSV isolates are presented for the first time. Of the 69 strains isolated in St. Petersburg, 93% belonged to the RSV-A antigenic group.
V. Z. Krivitskaya +12 more
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Evaluation of the preventive effectiveness of influenza vaccines in St. Petersburg
Background. The influenza vaccination coverage has steadily increased in the Russian Federation. The introduction of new domestic influenza vaccines into practice and the study of their effectiveness are of great importance for public health.
M. K. Erofeeva +8 more
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