Wu H, Yang F, Wang P, Fu J, Zhang J, Guo J, Cheng. A bispecific antibody targeting conserved hemagglutinin epitopes confers broad protection against H7 avian influenza and accelerates viral clearance via localized respiratory delivery. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2026 Dec;15(1):2713326. Abstract
submitted by kickingbird at Aug, 20, 2026 from Emerg Microbes Infect. 2026 Dec;15(1):2713326 (via https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22221751.2026.2)
The continuous antigenic drift of zoonotic H7 avian influenza viruses remains a significant global public health threat. While monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting the hemagglutinin (HA) head offer potent ... Sawadogo C, Cissé A, Gouba N, Ilboudo AK, Savadogo. Genomic Surveillance and Phylogenetic Analysis of Influenza A(H1N1) pdm09 and A(H3N2) Viruses in Burkina Faso, 2024. Adv Virol. 2026 Aug 17;2026:6901688. Abstract
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Background: Influenza is a major cause of acute respiratory infections worldwide. In tropical regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, influenza circulates year-round with irregular peaks, yet genomic data ... Guan Z, Gao J, Li Y, Wang J, Luo M, Liu Q, Li T, G. Global region-specific influenza early warning by establishing an epidemic intensity threshold system: a modeling study. Front. Public Health 14:1885724. Abstract
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Background: Influenza exhibits marked geographical heterogeneity in epidemic patterns, yet there is no globally standardized approach for determining epidemic thresholds. This study aimed to establish ... WPRO. Avian Influenza Weekly Update # 1057: 14 August 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. ... Yang, F., Hu, B., Huang, N. et al. An online randomized trial of electronic nudges for influenza vaccination willingness among older Chinese adults. npj Digit. Med. (2026). Abstract
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This community- and web-based randomized trial was conducted among older adults (aged 60 and above) in Lanzhou New Area, Gansu Province, China, in March 2025. Lanzhou New Area has seven community health ... Yang C, Luo T, Li Y, Chen Z, Lin Z, Zhang F, Wang. Integrated Simulation for Identifying the Key Driver of Strain-Specific Airborne Infectivity of Influenza Viruses. Environ Sci Technol. 2026 Aug 18;60(32):22737-2274. Abstract
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Airborne transmission plays a central role in the spread of seasonal influenza; however, the determinants governing strain-specific airborne infectivity remain poorly understood. Here, we integrated exposure-infection ... Chang-Gi Jeong, etc.,al. Genomic and Clinicopathological Characterization of a Reassortant HPAI H5N1 (Clade 2.3.4.4b) in an Endangered Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) in South Korea, 2026. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. Abstract
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Clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) continue to circulate widely in East Asia and undergo frequent reassortment in wild birds. Raptors are regarded as spillover hosts that ... Yu H, Zheng Y, Luo Y, Chang H, He D. A photonic crystal-based fluorescent sensing platform for visual detection of influenza A via hybridization chain reaction-mediated formation of polymer DNAzyme nanostructures. Anal Methods. 2026 Aug 18. Abstract
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Herein, we develop a robust fluorescent sensing platform based on functional photonic crystals (PCs) to achieve naked-eye visual detection of influenza A (H1N1) virus at an LOD of 0.32 pg mL-1. Benefiting ... Linda Benincasa, etc.,al. [preprint]MDCK-VHG and MDCK-SIAT1: set-up for improving influenza virus propagation. https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.001297.v1. Abstract
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The identification of an optimized cellular platform for the propagation of influenza viruses remains a core aim in vaccine development strategies and study of influenza viruses. Worldwide, MDCK cells ... Silje Granstad, etc.,al. Multiple introductions of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses into the High Arctic: Svalbard and Jan Mayen, 2022–2025. Journal of General Virology 107, 002305 (2026). Abstract
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Between 2022 and 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) of clade 2.3.4.4b, including four distinct H5 Eurasian (EA) genotypes, were detected in wild birds and mammals in the Svalbard ... David Edge, etc.,al. [preprint]Revolutionising notifiable avian disease diagnostics: validation of direct swab testing for Avian Influenza and Newcastle disease using the CENOS platform. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.08.11.744268. Abstract
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Existing molecular diagnostic approaches for notifiable avian diseases (NADs) involve a suite of PCR assays that enable both generic detection, and where positive, subtyping of both avian influenza virus ... Epidemic and Pandemic Management (EPM), Global Inf. Influenza at the human-animal interface summary and assessment, 7 August 2026. WHO. Abstract
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From 8 July to 7 August 2026, based on reporting date, detections of influenza A(H5N1) in one human and influenza A(H9N2) in eight humans were officially reported. Nora Pisanic, etc.,al. [preprint]Livestock production intensity and mucosal IgA and IgG responses to H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus, North Carolina, 2021-2022. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.08.06.26359901. Abstract
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Background Direct livestock exposure is a risk factor for zoonotic influenza, including H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A virus. But whether living in regions of high poultry and swine production ... Ahmed M. Elsayed, etc.,al. [preprint]Enhanced Pathogenicity and Contact Transmissibility of Human-origin Avian Influenza H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b Genotype B3.13 Compared to D1.1 in Ferrets. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.08.10.744032. Abstract
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Since its emergence in 2020, multiple genotypes of the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b have been identified, with B3.13 and D1.1 emerging in the USA as two major and concerning genotypes. However, their relative pathogenicity ... Duc Duong Than, etc.,al. H5N1 Clade 2.3.2.1e Lineage Transition in Lao PDR during 2023-2024 Associated with Regional Spread and Human Infection Risk-Associated Receptor-Binding Features. Front. Public Health. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 viruses clade 2.3.2.1e has re-emerged in the Indochinese Peninsula, raising concerns about regional spread and zoonotic risk. We characterized eight H5N1 viruses ... Deng W, Xiang S, Che R, Guo Q, Li S, Cao J, Liu Z,. A cross-sectional study of avian influenza virus in poultry markets of Guangdong China, 2025. Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol., 11 August 2026. Abstract
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Background: Guangdong, China is a critical epicenter for avian influenza virus (AIV) emergence, where H5N1 and highly pathogenic H7N9 were first identified. Monitoring AIV genotype distribution and genetic ... Granstad S, T?nnessen R, Ytrehus B, Descamps S, Mo. Multiple introductions of highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses into the High Arctic: Svalbard and Jan Mayen, 2022-2025. J Gen Virol. 2026 Aug;107(8). Abstract
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Between 2022 and 2025, highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) of clade 2.3.4.4b, including four distinct H5 Eurasian (EA) genotypes, were detected in wild birds and mammals in the Svalbard ... Yasushi Suzuki, etc.,al. A novel candidate vaccine virus derived from Japan‘s first mammalian case of clade 2.3.4.4b A/H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. Vaccine. Abstract
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The development of candidate vaccine viruses (CVVs) for pre-pandemic preparedness requires attenuation of pathogenicity while maintaining immunogenicity. In this study, we developed and characterized NIID-002, ... M. C. Chiu, S. Zhang, C. Li, et al. Generation of Nasal Cell-Derived Human Alveolar Organoids and Organoid-Macrophage Assembloids for in Vitro Lung Modeling. Advanced Science (2026): e77093. Abstract
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We established robust protocols to generate physiological and functional alveolar organoids (nsoAlvO) from readily accessible and expandable nasal cell-derived organoids, and alveolar macrophages (monoAM) ... Ding L, Chen S, Yu F-y, Chan KH, Fang Y, Mo PKH, W. Determinants of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Uptake Among People Aged 50 Years or Above During and After the Pandemic: A Systematic Review. Vaccines. 2026; 14(8):705. Abstract
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Background/Objectives: Seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) coverage remains suboptimal among adults aged ≥50 years, and the COVID-19 pandemic might influence the determinants of SIV uptake. This systematic ... 10739 items, 20/Page, Page[8/537][|<<] [|<] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [>|] [>>|] |
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