Eszter Kovács, etc.,al. H5N1 2.3.4.4b HA E190D and Q226H mutations, picked up as minority variants in a patient, result in an inability to bind sialic acid. Virology. Abstract
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A human infection with clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 influenza A virus in Canada revealed minority variants E190D and Q226H in the hemagglutinin (HA) receptor-binding site (RBS). Because mutations at positions 190 ... Zhiyuan Liu, etc.,al. Gga-miR-449c suppresses H9N2 influenza virus replication via targeting the viral genome and suppressor of cytokine signaling 3. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Abstract
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Avian influenza virus is a globally prevalent pathogen in poultry populations, causing severe economic losses to the poultry industry worldwide. In the present study, we demonstrate that miR-449c generates ... Chen X, Zheng X, Zhang L, Cai X, Hong X, Hou S, Ma. Long noncoding RNA#61 synergizes with viral PA-X to augment pyroptosis and attenuate the virulence of highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza virus in mice. J Virol 0:e02214-25. Abstract
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Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) play pivotal regulatory roles in various biological processes, notably in immune regulation and viral infection. We previously identified the broad anti-influenza activity ... Chen Bin, etc.,al. Analysis of Avian Influenza Virus Contamination in Poultry-Related Environments in Shaanxi Province from 2020 to 2024. Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2026, 47(03):515. Abstract
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Objective: To analyze the avian influenza virus (AIV) contamination in poultry-related environments in Shaanxi Province and provide a reference for strengthening regional avian influenza prevention and ... Shen Y, Ma C, Zhang D, Shi W, Duan W, Li J, Zhang. Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness in School Outbreaks During a A(H3N2) Subclade K (J.2.4.1)-Dominated Season in Beijing, China, 2025-26. Int J Infect Dis. 2026 May 9:108777. Abstract
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Background: Schools are high-risk settings for influenza transmission. During the 2025-26 Northern Hemisphere season, influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) rapidly emerged and became predominant, but ... Giacinti JA, Signore A, Torchetti M, Enrique Valde. North American perspective on the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5Nx clade 2.3.4.4b outbreak (November 2021 - March 2025). Can J Microbiol. 2026 May 11. Abstract
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Influenza A (H5Nx) highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses of clade 2.3.4.4b were first detected in North America in late 2021, initiating a multi-year outbreak unprecedented in geographic extent, duration, ... WPRO. Avian Influenza Weekly Update # 1044: 8 May 2026. WHO. Abstract
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Avian influenza subtype A(HxNy) normally spreads in birds but can also infect humans. Human infections are primarily acquired through direct contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments. ... Nian YunPeng etc.,al. Investigation and Management of the First Human Case of Avian Influenza A(H10N3) Virus Infection in Northern China. Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2026, 47(02):275. Abstract
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Objective: To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and field investigation findings of the first human case of H10N3 avian influenza virus infection in northern China, providing a reference for ... Michelle Wille, etc.,al. [preprint]Migratory bird and marine mammal surveillance fails to find evidence for an HPAI H5N1 2.3.4.4b incursion into Australia in 2025. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.05.07.722556. Abstract
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The panzootic caused by high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has been devastating for animals, globally. Despite global spread, the virus remains absent in Oceania. Herein we report ... Grace E. Quirk, etc.,al. [preprint]Variable transmission efficiency of mammalian origin HPAI D1.1 H5N1 strains in ferrets. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.05.07.722809. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 2.3.4.4b genotype D1.1 lineage continues to predominate in the United States wild bird population and has spilled over into dairy cattle three independent times. ... Ruan Z, Deng B, Yin W, Ma F, Lu Y, Wang H. Development of a nano-emulsion and evaluation of its intradermal adjuvant function of Swine Influenza H3N2 Vaccine. Virol J. 2026 May 8. Abstract
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Background: Intradermal (ID) immunization is a potent vaccination strategy, but its potential is limited by the lack of adjuvants that can effectively enhance immune responses while minimizing local skin ... Azbida M, Ferjani S, Elahmer O, Osman R, Shenaishe. Sentinel Surveillance of Influenza A in Libya: Subtyping and Genomic Analysis During Recent Seasons (2022–2024). Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 2026; 11. Abstract
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Influenza sentinel surveillance in Libya was formally established in 2022 by the Libyan National Center for Disease Control (NCDC). Between 2022 and 2024, a total of 1864 nasopharyngeal specimens were ... Zhao, Y., Liu, C., Li, Y. et al. Genetic and biological characterization of H9N2 avian influenza viruses isolated from swine in China. BMC Vet Res (2026). Abstract
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Background: H9N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) has been circulating in poultry in China for decades and are undergoing adaptation to mammals, posing potential pandemic risks. To investigate the prevalence ... Lu Qingxia, Zhang Qingrui, Zhang Jiaqi, Zhu Xiangc. Retrospective Investigation on an Outbreak of Human-Swine Co-infection with H1 Subtype Influenza Virus in Hubei Province. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1005-944X.2026.04.002. Abstract
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Based on an outbreak of human-swine co-infection with H1 subtype influenza virus occurred on a farm in Hubei Province in 2023，the process of investigation and response，as well as related data were reviewed，the ... Richard J Sugrue, Richard Sutejo, Boon Huan Tan. [preprint]Evaluating the use of siRNA to silence the expression of the H5N2 virus polymerase genes as strategy to block the transmission of the avian H5N2 virus in mammalian cells. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.05.04.722578. Abstract
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We prepared siRNA libraries against the H5N2 virus NP gene, and the PA, PB1 and PB2 genes that express the proteins that form the virus polymerase complex. The antiviral activity of the siRNA libraries ... Josephine von Kempis, etc.,al. [preprint]Opposing cell type preferences for binding and replication shape influenza A virus infection in human airways. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.05.04.722582. Abstract
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Influenza A viruses (IAVs) pose a persistent threat to human health through seasonal epidemics and zoonotic spillover from avian reservoirs. As respiratory pathogens, they primarily target the airway epithelium. ... Tamiru N. Alkie et al. Mammary and respiratory infection of sheep with H5Nx clade 2.3.4.4b viruses with milk-mediated transmission to lambs. Sci. Adv.12,eaed1287(2026). Abstract
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H5Nx clade 2.3.4.4b viruses are evolving rapidly, expanding host ranges and threatening animal and public health. In the US, genotype B3.13 dominates dairy outbreaks, while D1.1 is linked to fewer cases. ... Kieran TJ, Maines TR, Belser JA. Limited ´heft´ of weight-based outcomes in predicting influenza A virus disease severity in ferrets. PLoS Comput Biol. 2026 May 8;22(5):e1014210. Abstract
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Studies evaluating viral pathogenicity in small mammalian models often quantify disease severity using the magnitudes of temperature rise and weight loss post-challenge. However, no rigorous assessment ... Wei, M., Pan, Y., Wang, K. et al. Post-Marketing Active Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Quadrivalent Subunit Influenza Vaccine in Healthy Participants Aged≥3 Years in China. Infect Dis Ther (2026). Abstract
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IntroductionThe observational phase IV study through an active surveillance system aimed to assess the safety of the subunit influenza vaccine in healthy individuals aged?≥?3 years and explore the feasibility ... Mengdan Fei, etc.,al. Migration of Brown-headed Gulls on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Potential transmission routes for highly pathogenic H5Nx virus. Avian Research. Abstract
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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau serves as a critical hub along the Central Asian Flyway (CAF) and a recognized hotspot for the emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses. Despite recurrent ... 10158 items, 20/Page, Page[1/508][|<<] [|<] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [>|] [>>|] |
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