Influenza D virus (IDV) and Influenza C virus (ICV) represent unique members of the Orthomyxoviridae family that have garnered increasing attention due to their circulation among animal populations ...

All viral activity benchmarks have gone down, except for a slight increase in the death rate. Here's what to know about the state of the flu season.

In this prospective observational study, immune protection against H5N1 and H7N9 avian influenza virus (AIV) was almost absent prior to vaccination. However, seasonal influenza vaccines induced a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. A new mutated strain of the common flu, Influenza H3N2, subclade ...

Like these substances, influenza viruses must also attach to molecules on the cell surface. The dynamics are like surfing on the surface of the cell: the virus scans the surface, attaching to a ...

A new year might mean new viral threats.

The United States is in the grip of an aggressive winter flu season, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) having recently reported a surge in visits to doctors on a scale not ...

The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread. A new study also shows that an already approved drug could help strengthen immune defenses -- though its ...

We've all heard of "the flu" but when it comes to types, subtypes and variants, influenza can get a bit complicated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly ...