WHO launches new global influenza strategy    
submitted by kickingbird at Mar, 12, 2019 from WHO
WHO released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030 aimed at protecting people in all countries from the threat of influenza. The goal of the strategy is to prevent seasonal influenza, control the spread ...

China: A human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) reported in Chongqing Municipality (the case resided in Sichuan province)    
submitted by kickingbird at Aug, 23, 2023 from CHP, Hong Kong S.A.R
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health of HongKong S.A.R is (August 23) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland, and again urged the public ...

China: A human case of avian influenza A(H9) reported in Sichuan Province    
submitted by kickingbird at Aug, 17, 2023 from CNIC
Week 32 of 2023, China reported a human case of avian influenza A(H9) in Sichuan Province.

China: A human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) reported in Chongqing Municipality    
submitted by kickingbird at Aug, 17, 2023 from CNIC
Week 32 of 2023, China reported a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Chongqing Municipality. The male patient was in critical condition, had contact history of 2 dead chickens prior to the onset ...

China: A H5N1 HPAIV outbreak in wild birds reported in Naqu city of Xizang Autonomous Region    
submitted by kickingbird at Jul, 28, 2023 from Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of PRC
A H5N1 HPAIV outbreak in wild birds reported in Naqu city of Xizang Autonomous Region on 28th July.

Nabeshima K, Takadate Y, Soda K, Hiono T, Isoda N,. Detection of H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza Viruses in Four Raptors and Two Geese in Japan in the Fall of 2022. Viruses. 2023 Sep 1;15(9):1865.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 19 hours ago from Viruses. 2023 Sep 1;15(9):1865
In the fall of 2022, high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) were detected from raptors and geese in Japan, a month earlier than in past years, indicating a shift in detection patterns. In ...

Alkie TN, Byrne AMP, Jones MEB, Mollett BC, Bourqu. Recurring Trans-Atlantic Incursion of Clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 Viruses by Long Distance Migratory Birds from Northern Europe to Canada in 2022/2023. Viruses. 2023 Aug 30;15(9):1836.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 19 hours ago from Viruses. 2023 Aug 30;15(9):1836
In December 2022 and January 2023, we isolated clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 high-pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) viruses from six American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) from Prince Edward Island and a red ...

Petrich A, Chiantia S. Influenza A Virus Infection Alters Lipid Packing and Surface Electrostatic Potential of the Host Plasma Membrane. Viruses. 2023 Aug 29;15(9):1830.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 19 hours ago from Viruses. 2023 Aug 29;15(9):1830
The pathogenesis of influenza A viruses (IAVs) is influenced by several factors, including IAV strain origin and reassortment, tissue tropism and host type. While such factors were mostly investigated ...

Kanekiyo M, Gillespie RA, Midgett M, O´Malle. Refined semi-lethal aerosol H5N1 influenza model in cynomolgus macaques for evaluation of medical countermeasures. iScience. 2023 Sep 6;26(10):107830.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 19 hours ago from iScience. 2023 Sep 6;26(10):107830
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A H5N1 viruses cause high mortality in humans and have pandemic potential. Effective vaccines and treatments against this threat are urgently needed. Here, we have refined ...

Marandino A, Tomás G, Panzera Y, Leizagoyen C, Pér. Spreading of the High-Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus of Clade 2.3.4.4b into Uruguay. Viruses. 2023 Sep 11;15(9):1906.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 19 hours ago from Viruses. 2023 Sep 11;15(9):1906
Background: Avian influenza viruses (genus Alphainfluenzavirus, family Orthomyxoviridae) infect avian and mammal hosts. In 2022, the high pathogenicity avian influenza virus (H5N1) spread to South America, ...