Crucell and Scripps Research discover and describe broad-spectrum antibodies against influenza B
"Despite current vaccines and treatments, influenza remains a major medical problem worldwide. There is a strong need for development of new therapies that go beyond treatment or prevention of infection by single strains, especially with the growing problem of resistance to available anti-viral drugs. A broad-spectrum antibody therapy would be of great benefit for protecting people at high risk of dying from influenza such as senior citizens. The immune system deteriorates with age, so the elderly are not adequately protected by current flu vaccines," says Jaap Goudsmit, director of the Crucell Vaccine Institute and coauthor of the study.
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