H1N1
Coverage of H1N1 in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala Health dept steps up vigil in Kanhangad after woman dies from H1N1
A woman in Kanhangad died from H1N1, prompting the Kerala Health department to collect samples from seven close contacts for testing and monitor their health.
- Kochi Corporation among communicable disease hotspots
Kochi Corporation is identified as a hotspot for communicable diseases, with 83 dengue, 78 hepatitis A, and 26 H1N1 cases reported between January and June. Authorities have intensified preventive measures, including source reduction, to control the spread.
- Flu, H1N1 rampant in Kerala; 4,405 cases of influenza reported
Flu and H1N1 are rampant in Kerala, with 4,405 influenza cases reported. Surveillance of influenza-like illnesses and severe acute respiratory infections has been intensified across districts, and treatment protocols and guidelines have been revisited.
- Monsoon triggers surge in fever, infectious diseases across Kerala’s central Travancore region
Monsoons have caused a surge in fever and infectious diseases in Kerala's central Travancore region. Health authorities warn of rising threats from shigella, H1N1, dengue, leptospirosis, and other waterborne illnesses.
- One UVM lab’s surprise discovery led to flu science breakthrough
Emily Bruce's lab at the University of Vermont discovered that the Rab11B protein is critical for H3N2 flu virus infection, challenging the long-held belief that sialic acid is the primary binding point. This accidental finding could lead to more targeted antiviral treatments for influenza.