Researchers have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised individuals.
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Infection with the influenza virus leads to lung injury through inflammation over-activation that causes collateral damage to cells required for breathing.
Findings show a newly created drug can prevent runaway inflammation while still allowing the immune system to handle the virus, even when given late into infect