The presence of D222G or its absence seems to be immaterial outside Ukraine, as - for example - Italy experienced a sudden increase in fatalities due H1N1 2009.
The direct link between D222G and higher case- fatality rate is at least unproven.
As usual, host conditions, delayed treatment of cases, underlying conditions continue to remain totally overlooked.
Some people are crying wolf for a decade at least.
Every time, a mutation is responsible for a higher mortality than previously recognized; but - so far - all these theories remained unproven.
We should focus on the best way to cure these patients, with timely treatment with antivirals and other life-saving procedures, including prompt establishing of respiratory assistance.
Vaccines are a tool in these circumstance at least until it is definitely concluded that they are not longer effective.
The direct link between D222G and higher case- fatality rate is at least unproven.
As usual, host conditions, delayed treatment of cases, underlying conditions continue to remain totally overlooked.
Some people are crying wolf for a decade at least.
Every time, a mutation is responsible for a higher mortality than previously recognized; but - so far - all these theories remained unproven.
We should focus on the best way to cure these patients, with timely treatment with antivirals and other life-saving procedures, including prompt establishing of respiratory assistance.
Vaccines are a tool in these circumstance at least until it is definitely concluded that they are not longer effective.
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