H1N1

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.

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.

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.