Experiments in infant mice suggest new way to prevent spread of flu in people

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Source: CDC

A new study in infant mice shows that keeping virus particles from attaching to sialic acids limits more than just the entry of influenza A viral infections, but also hinders their exit (shedding) and transmission from mouse to mouse. 

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