American scientists have discovered unexpected benefits of coronavirus for all people.
It turned out that anti-Covid restrictions led to the disappearance of the once common strain of influenza type B “Yamagata”.
This is reported by Bloombergciting a study conducted by the US National Center for Biotechnology Information.
How coronavirus led to the extinction of the Yamagata flu strain
In recent decades, influenza epidemics have been caused by 4 main strains, including Yamagata.
Now scientists are detecting only 3 strains; Yamagata has not been observed since March 2020.
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COVID restrictions dealt him a killing blow – the agency quotes a statement from Ian Barr, Deputy Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Influenza.
Scientists believe that in a similar way it is possible to get rid of another common strain of influenza, Victoria.
Earlier, cardiologist Andrei Kondrakhin told what all those who have recovered from coronavirus may face.
2024-03-15 17:45:28
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