Peng X, Wen X, Deng J, Yuan M, Liu Y, Zhou Y, Du X. Emerging zoonotic potential of H4N1 avian influenza virus: enhanced human receptor binding and replication via novel mutations. Virol J. 2025 Apr 18;22(1):106. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 17 hours ago from Virol J. 2025 Apr 18;22(1):106 Background: Avian influenza virus (AIV), a zoonotic pathogen found worldwide, includes multiple subtypes, one of which is the H4 subtype frequently detected in wild birds and poultry. Despite its prevalence, ... Zhang S, Tang J, Liu L, Wei H, Xin L, Xiao K, Xiao. Construction and Immune Strategy Optimization of a Vaccine Strain for Influenza A (H5N8) Subtype. Viruses. 2025; 17(4):544. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 17 hours ago from Viruses. 2025; 17(4):544 Multiple subtypes of avian influenza virus (AIV), including H5N1, H5N6, and H5N8 viruses, are currently co-circulating in wild birds and poultry and causing sporadic human infections. Vaccine development ... Cui N, Wang P, Huang Q, Yuan Z, Su S, Xu C, Qi L. Detection of Avian Influenza Virus in Pigeons. Viruses. 2025; 17(4):585.. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 17 hours ago from Viruses. 2025; 17(4):585. Pigeons (Columba livia) are usually kept as free-ranging or racing birds, and they have direct contact with livestock, poultry, and humans. Therefore, they may have an important role in the ecology of ... Simon B.Z. Gorta, etc.,al. [preprint]Impacts of high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 2.3.4.4b south of the Antarctic Circle. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.04.13.648652. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 17 hours ago from https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.04.13.648652 High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 2.3.4.4b poses a substantial conservation threat to ecosystems, populations, and species globally, with its continued spread into new regions increasing concern ... Pan Y, Yao L, Huang B, He Y, Xu C, Yang X, Ma Y, W. Time series analysis of the impact of air pollutants on influenza-like illness in Changchun, China. BMC Public Health. 2025 Apr 18;25(1):1456. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at 17 hours ago from BMC Public Health. 2025 Apr 18;25(1):1456 Background: Emerging evidence links air pollution to respiratory infections, yet systematic assessments in cold regions remain limited. This study evaluates the short-term effects of six major air pollutants ... | |