China: CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Jiangsu    
submitted by kickingbird at Nov, 23, 2018 from Hong Kong Government News
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) of Hong Kong (November 23) received notification of an additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Jiangsu from the National ...

OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza, Nigeria    
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from OIE
Information received on 15/02/2019 from Dr Olaniran Alabi, Director, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, ...

China: A human H9N2 case reported in Yunnan    
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from Macao government news
According to the department of health in Macao Special Administrative Region, the mainland authority notified the DOH on 15th, Feb that a human H9N2 case was reported in Yunnan province. The patient was ...

OIE: Highly pathogenic influenza A viruses (infection with) (non-poultry including wild birds), Namibia    
submitted by kickingbird at 4 days ago from OIE
Information received on 12/02/2019 from Dr Adrianatus Florentius Maseke, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Windhoek, Namibia Summary Report ...

OIE: Equine influenza, Nigeria    
submitted by kickingbird at 9 days ago from OIE
Information received on 05/02/2019 from Dr Olaniran Alabi, Director, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, ...

White MC1, Tao H, Steel J, Lowen AC. H5N8 and H7N9 packaging signals constrain HA reassortment with a seasonal H3N2 influenza A virus. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2019 Feb 13.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2019 Feb 13
Influenza A virus (IAV) has a segmented genome, which (i) allows for exchange of gene segments in coinfected cells, termed reassortment, and (ii) necessitates a selective packaging mechanism to ensure ...

Ito M, et al. Characterization of Mouse Monoclonal Antibodies Against the HA of A(H7N9) Influenza Virus. Viruses. 2019 Feb 11;11(2).  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from Viruses. 2019 Feb 11;11(2)
Many cases of human infection with the H7N9 virus have been detected in China since 2013. H7N9 viruses are maintained in chickens and are transmitted to humans at live bird markets. During circulation ...

Powell JD, et al. An avian influenza virus A(H7N9) reassortant that recently emerged in the United States with low pathogenic phenotype does not efficiently infect swine. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2019 Feb 13..  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2019 Feb 13.
In 2017, outbreaks of low and highly pathogenic avian H7N9 viruses were reported in four States in the United States. In total, over 270 000 birds died or were culled, causing significant economic loss. ...

McAuley JL, et al. Influenza Virus Neuraminidase Structure and Functions. Front Microbiol. 2019 Jan 29;10:39..  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from Front Microbiol. 2019 Jan 29;10:39.
With the constant threat of emergence of a novel influenza virus pandemic, there must be continued evaluation of the molecular mechanisms that contribute to virulence. Although the influenza A virus surface ...

Vrijens P, et al. Influenza virus entry via the GM3 ganglioside-mediated platelet-derived growth factor receptor β signalling pathway. J Gen Virol. 2019 Feb 14..  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from J Gen Virol. 2019 Feb 14.
The possible resistance of influenza virus against existing antiviral drugs calls for new therapeutic concepts. One appealing strategy is to inhibit virus entry, in particular at the stage of internalization. ...