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A Luciferase-fluorescent Reporter Influenza Virus for Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection
Published on: August 14, 2019
[Seasonal Influenza - Update on Epidemiology, Prevention and Therapy]
Thomas Theo Brehm1, Annette Hennigs1
1I. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf.
Abstract:
Infection control measures and travel restrictions implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic have limited the transmission of seasonal influenza viruses as well. It must be assumed that after these public health measures have largely been lifted, influenza activity will sharply increase in the coming influenza season. Anticipating the potentially high number of cases, the co-circulation of influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2, efforts to increase vaccination rates against both infectious diseases must be given more attention.
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