Bjorn Koel, etc.,al. [preprint]Emergence and antigenic characterisation of influenza A(H3N2) viruses with hemagglutinin substitutions N158K and K189R during the 2024/25 influenza season. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.10.704996. Abstract
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Background Seasonal human influenza viruses can escape from antibody-mediated neutralization when amino acid changes occur in the hemagglutinin protein. Routine surveillance identified circulation of an ... Daiki Mori, Nicolas Sax, Nozomi Shimada, Mana Kuwa. Epitope specificity shapes the CD4+ T cell response to influenza virus infection in mice. International Immunology, 2026;, dxag008. Abstract
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Helper CD4+ T cells play a central role in orchestrating protective immune responses during infection and vaccination. Activation of na?ve CD4+ T cells is initiated by the recognition of antigenic peptides ... Lejeune M, Tornos J, Bralet T, De Pasquale C, Mar?. Vaccination against H5 HP avian influenza virus leads to persistent immune response in wild king penguins. Nat Commun. 2026 Feb 9;17(1):1395. Abstract
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Since 2021, the panzootic nature of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) represents an increasing threat to wild vertebrate populations. In this context, recent vaccines developed for poultry could ... Ichikawa Y, Saito R, Chon I, Phyu WW, Kyaw Y, Win. Molecular Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Influenza B Viruses Based on Whole-Genome Analysis in Japan and Myanmar, 2016-2020. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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Background: Influenza B virus (IBV) contributes to seasonal epidemics, but its molecular evolution is less defined than influenza A. We analyzed IBVs collected in Japan and Myanmar (2016-2020) to investigate ... Fang, K., Li, J., Zhao, H. et al. Assessing HPAI-H5 transmission risk across wild bird migratory flyways in the United States. Nat Commun (2026). Abstract
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As natural hosts of avian influenza viruses, wild birds pose an increasing threat to public health. Here, using surveillance data from wild bird infections across the United States (2022-2025), we show ... Li J, Wang D, Li B, Ma J, He X, Chen L, Kong H, De. Syrian hamster is an ideal animal model for evaluating the transmissibility of emerging influenza viruses. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2026 Feb 9:2629629. Abstract
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Multiple influenza virus subtypes actively circulate in nature, and assessing their transmissibility provides crucial information for predicting their pandemic potential and for pandemic preparedness. ... Li Y, Zhu C, Wang Y, Miller H, Benlagha K, Byazrov. The role of T cells in influenza infection and vaccination. Virol Sin. 2026 Feb 5:S1995-820X(26)00017-9. Abstract
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Influenza virus infections cause significant illness or death every year, becoming a serious health risk. Currently, influenza vaccines mainly induce responses to antibodies against specific strains, but ... Lingling Wang, etc.,al. Pre-Amplified dsDNA-Tag Lateral Flow Assay for Highly Sensitive Point-of-Care Detection of Influenza A H1N1. Biochimie. Abstract
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The current immediate detection of influenza A (H1N1) virus faces the dual challenges of insufficient sensitivity and the risk of amplification contamination. Here, we developed a novel lateral flow nucleic ... Zuber MJ, Brown CL, Janusz CB. Avian Influenza H5N1 Infection During Pregnancy: Preparing for the Next Flu Pandemic and Improving Perinatal Outcomes. Viruses. 2026; 18(2):212. Abstract
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Influenza (flu) is a common respiratory virus with seasonal global spread. Zoonotic viruses can occasionally cross species, leading to pandemic-level spread, and for flu viruses, this is considered an ... Jeong, HS., Heo, GB., An, SH. et al. Evaluation of the inactivation of avian influenza virus in duck meat through electron beam irradiation. Food Sci Anim Resour 46, 8 (2026. Abstract
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The global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) among poultry, wild birds, and mammals has increased the risk of infection in felines, including domestic and stray cats. Wild felids are particularly ... Separovic L, Sabaiduc S, Zhan Y, Kaweski SE, Olsha. Interim 2025/26 influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates with immuno-epidemiological considerations for A(H3N2) subclade K protection, Canada, January 2026. Euro Surveill. 2026 Feb;31(5). Abstract
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In interim 2025/26 analyses, the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network estimates influenza vaccine reduced the risk of medically-attended acute respiratory illness due to predominant influenza ... Luo WR, Yu JL, Sun Y, Gong L, Hou S, Lu ZH, Fang W. A case of avian influenza A (H5N6) presented with secondary infection in Anhui Province, China, 2024. J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2026 Jan 29:S1684-1182. Abstract
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A case of H5N6 avian influenza was reported in Anhui Province, China. The viral titers in the patient's lungs and pharynx decreased rapidly after oseltamivir treatment, yet it still fatal. The whole genome ... Chin S, Soputhy C, Seng H, Mom S, Sar B, Finlay A,. Investigation of a Family Cluster of Human Infections With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus, Clade 2.3.2.1e, in Cambodia, February 2023. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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In February 2023, an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia developed severe respiratory symptoms and died of pneumonia and respiratory failure after testing positive for influenza A(H5). Contract tracing and testing ... Rizwan MA, Li Y, Huang J, Liu H, Noman M, Isiaka I. Genomic Evolution of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and A/H3N2 Viruses Among Children in Wuhan, China, Spanning the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020–2023). Viruses. 2026; 18(2):210. Abstract
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Despite the persistent global threat of seasonal influenza viruses such as A(H1N1)pdm09 and A/H3N2, their epidemiological and genetic characteristics in China following the implementation of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical ... Paran, N., Wirblich, C., Albrecht, R., Zabihi-Diba. Immunogenicity and efficacy of a rabies-based vaccine against highly pathogenic influenza H5N1 virus. Emerging Microbes & Infections, 15(1). Abstract
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The recent spillover of highly pathogenic influenza A/H5N1 (HPAI-H5N1) viruses to cattle, other mammals, and humans poses a major risk to animal and human health. Virus adaptation to new species highlights ... Jingfeng Zhang, etc.,al. Development of an Inactivated H9N2 Subtype Avian Influenza Serological DIVA Vaccine Using the Chimeric A/B NA Epitope Approach. Veterinary Microbiology. Abstract
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Vaccination is a critical strategy for controlling H9N2 avian influenza, a subtype with significant implications for poultry health and public safety. Current vaccines hinder serological differentiation ... Villafuerte D, Fall A, Akin E, Werner AP, Pinsley. Genomic Evolution of Influenza A Virus During the 2024-2025 Season, the Johns Hopkins Health System: Antigenic Drift Reduces Serum Neutralization. J Infect Dis. 2026 Feb 4:jiag069. Abstract
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Introduction: Seasonal influenza causes significant global morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Ongoing viral evolution can lead to vaccine mismatch and the emergence of antiviral resistance, highlighting ... Raza MA, Shen B, Ashraf MA, Yue L, Xu H, Amjad MN,. Isolation, identification, and whole genome sequencing analysis of influenza A virus clinical isolates from Shanghai, China, during 2022-2023. Virol J. 2026 Feb 4. Abstract
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Influenza A virus remains a persistent threat, continuously evolving and contributing to seasonal epidemics and potential pandemics. In this study, we analyzed clinical samples collected from pediatric ... W. W. Davis et al. Detecting Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses through Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Surveillance, Cambodia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 Mar. Abstract
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Of 19 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection detected during January 2023–March 2025 in Cambodia, 12 (63%) were detected directly by surveillance for severe acute respiratory infection ... Nazia N, Pullenayegum E, Loeb M. Individual and Environmental Factors Influencing Influenza Transmission: A Multilevel Analysis. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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