Publications by authors named "Vera Krueger"
Emerg Microbes Infect
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The 2017/18 influenza season saw a surge in severe infections mostly caused by influenza B viruses of the Yamagata lineage, linked to a poor match with the vaccine.
- Researchers analyzed three 2018 IBV isolates from severely symptomatic patients and found that these isolates had unique mutations and improved replication capabilities compared to a 2016 isolate.
- Findings show that the severe flu season was not just due to vaccine mismatches but also because the circulating IBV strains had adapted better to the human respiratory system, including evading immune responses.
