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Swine flu can infect cells deeper in the lungs than seasonal flu, making people who catch it more likely to develop serious complications, research suggests.
The study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology provides the first laboratory corroboration of reports from front-line doctors.
Seasonal strains of flu attach themselves almost exclusively to cells found in the nose, throat and upper airway, producing some of influenzas signature symptoms: a runny nose, scratchy throat and a dry cough. But the research shows that swine flu by sticking to a greater range of receptors can also breach cells deep in the lungs.
More at -> Scientists warn over swine flu virus potency - Times Online
I'm sure it's just a plain old flu, nothing worth preparing any countermeasures for. I'd rather die free drowning in my own fluids than being treated by that nasty ol' government!
The study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology provides the first laboratory corroboration of reports from front-line doctors.
Seasonal strains of flu attach themselves almost exclusively to cells found in the nose, throat and upper airway, producing some of influenzas signature symptoms: a runny nose, scratchy throat and a dry cough. But the research shows that swine flu by sticking to a greater range of receptors can also breach cells deep in the lungs.
More at -> Scientists warn over swine flu virus potency - Times Online
I'm sure it's just a plain old flu, nothing worth preparing any countermeasures for. I'd rather die free drowning in my own fluids than being treated by that nasty ol' government!
