The last severe outbreak of Swine Flu in 2009 lead to development of drugs to treat this pandemic influenza. Oseltamivir and Zanamivir, trade name – Tamilflu and Relenza respectively are two oral drugs available for the treatment of Swine Flu. These are most READ MORE

An info-graphic which very effectively explains what an Antigenic shift is, how does the process lead to creation of new types of viruses. It also explains the three ways through which Antigenic shift actually happens.

Swine Flu is spreading across the nation, with new cases and deaths being reported everyday. Experts are also saying that intake on antibiotics instead of anti-virals can make the condition of patient suffering from Swine Flu more critical. Stay updated with all developments READ MORE

The first major H1N1 outbreak occurred in the year 1918, called the Spanish Flu which was a rather deadly strain of avian influenza that took a toll on around 100 million people worldwide. The next major outbreak was the 2009 H1N1 pandemic which READ MORE

There are three types of Influenza virus, namely A, B and C. Type A and B are responsible for seasonal epidemics in humans. The Type A of Influenza virus further has a number of sub-types depending on its genetic makeup. The virus is READ MORE