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Antibody treatment prevents severe bird flu in monkeys
“This antibody is targeting a region that does not vary across different influenza viruses,” says Simon Barratt-Boyes, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology.
What will be the impact of Germany’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak?
As Suresh Kuchipudi professor and chair of infectious diseases & microbiology puts it: “The confirmation of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany after nearly 40 years highlights the ongoing threat posed by transboundary infectious diseases.
Bird flu H5N1 claims first human life in U.S.: 'We remain vigilant'
“Regarding this first human death, it’s important to recognize that this is the only case,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.