Virologist Warns Mutating Influenza Is Spreading

Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading

Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.

Top virologist warns of mutated influenza strain spread in Thailand

Top virologist warns of mutated influenza strain spread in ThailandLegacyA leading virologist has warned the public today, January 8, that a mutated strain of influenza is spreading across Thailand, as reduced vaccine effectiveness contributes to rising case numbers. Professor Yong Poovorawan, a member of the Royal Institute and director of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, issued th…

Mutated strain of influenza spreading rapidly

AMID numerous outbreaks of influenza over the past year the strain of concern is A H3N2 which has undergone genetic mutation significantly reducing the effectiveness of vaccines yet fortunately the disease is not more severe nor has the effectiveness of antiviral medications deceased, TV Channel 7 said this morning (Jan. 8). Dr. Yong Poovorawan, […] The post Mutated strain of influenza spreading rapidly appeared first on Thai Newsroom.