OBJECTIVE--To study the role of respiratory viruses in exacerbations of asthma in adults.
DESIGN--Longitudinal study of 138 adults with asthma. SETTING--Leicestershire Health …

Background The sialic acid analogue zanamivir (GG167) is a selective inhibitor of influenza
A and B virus neuraminidases. These viral enzymes are essential for the release of virus …

Background In 1997, pathogenic avian influenza A/Hong Kong/97 (H5N1) viruses emerged
as a pandemic threat to human beings. A non-pathogenic variant, influenza A/Duck/…

… Karl G Nicholson, senior lecturer in infectious diseasesa, … relating to chronic disability; F—relating
to total impairment; G—relating to reproductive impairment resulting in infertility; and H…

Objective To review the clinical effectiveness of oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment
and prevention of influenza A and B. Design Systematic review and meta-analyses of …

Background The 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus has emerged to cause the first
pandemic of the 21st century. Development of effective vaccines is a public health priority. …

This book, suitable for students and specialists alike, includes 41 chapters, each written
specifically for the book and divided into 12 sections titled: historical introduction (2 chapters); …

Background Antibiotic overuse in respiratory illness is common and is associated with drug
resistance and hospital-acquired infection. Biomarkers that can identify bacterial infections …

Antigenically well-matched vaccines against highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1
viruses are urgently required. Human serum samples after immunization with MF59 or …

Influenza epidemics are associated with excess winter mortality. Risk factors for influenza
complications and death include chronic illness and living in residential care. In the UK uptake …