All rsv articles
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NewsCommunity-based cohort study to track short- and long-term effects of multiple respiratory viruses
Scientists are initiating a critical two-year prospective epidemiologic study in the spring of 2024 to track acute respiratory infections across the United States.
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NewsNovel compound protects against infection by virus that causes COVID-19
Compounds that obstruct the “landing gear” of a range of harmful viruses can successfully protect against infection by the virus that causes COVID-19.
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NewsWastewater surveillance research provides 12-day lead time for RSV season
Researchers using wastewater surveillance over conventional indicators have predicted the start of the annual respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season 12 days early, providing more lead time for hospital preparedness.
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NewsCovid-19 protein primes RNA synthesis in human cells
Researchers have shown for the first time that it is the human protein SND1 which works together with the viral protein NSP9 to stimulate the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s genetic replication program in infected cells.
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NewsResearchers reveal best ways to inactivate common cold viruses
A test of five surface disinfectants containing alcohol, aldehyde and hydrogen peroxide showed that all cleaning agents inactivated the virus effectively on surfaces.
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OpinionNew RSV vaccines on the way - so what do we do about vaccine hesitancy?
Not one, but two promising new vaccines are likely to be introduced to the UK, yet routine childhood vaccination rates have been decreasing for ‘old’ diseases like measles and polio - what’s going on?
