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 ...

US: First HPAI case in New Jersey Since 2023    
submitted by kickingbird at 11 hours ago from New Jersey Department of Agriculture
he United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s (NJDA) Division of Animal Health have confirmed a new ...

China: Middle school students conducted surveillance on imported bulk milk using Rapid Antigen Tests, update #1    
submitted by kickingbird at 1 days ago from F.I.C
In respect of the students´ efforts, F.I.C conducted a validation experiment on market available Rapid Antigen Tests(Influenza A Virus, Nucleoprotein) in China, the results show below had been forwarded ...

Government of Canada purchases avian influenza vaccine to protect individuals most at risk    
submitted by kickingbird at 2 days ago from The Public Health Agency of Canada
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and its partners are focused on keeping people and animals in Canada safe and ensuring Canada is ready for any potential health threats. This includes taking proactive ...

Australia: Avian influenza virus (H7N8) has been confirmed at a third poultry property in northern Victoria    
submitted by kickingbird at 2 days ago from Agriculture Victoria
Last updated 20 February 2025H7 avian influenza (bird flu) is confirmed at a third poultry property in northern Victoria. All infected properties are within the control area and under quarantine.Given ...

Oona Liedes, etc.,al. [preprint]Inactivated Zoonotic Influenza A(H5N8) Vaccine Induces Robust Antibody Responses Against Recent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N1) Viruses. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.02.12.25322044.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 13 hours ago from https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.02.12.25322044
In 2023, Finland faced an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza caused by clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N1) viruses, which spread from wild birds to fur farms. Vaccinations of individuals at-risk, such as ...

Gordon C. Adams, etc.,al. [preprint]Combing the haystacks: The search for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus using a combined clinical and research-developed testing strategy. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.02.12.25321810.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 13 hours ago from https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.02.12.25321810
Background Highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza A has caused sporadic human infections, increasing the risk for potential human-to-human spread. In 2024, the U.S. experienced outbreaks among poultry and ...

Branda F, Yon DK, Albanese M, Binetti E, Giovanett. Equine Influenza: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Strategies for Prevention and Control. Viruses. 2025; 17(3):302.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 13 hours ago from Viruses. 2025; 17(3):302
Equine influenza (EI) is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the equine influenza virus (EIV), posing a significant threat to equine populations worldwide. EIV exhibits considerable antigenic ...

Qila Sa, etc.,al. A programmable nucleic acid fluorescence biosensor based on the BstNI endonuclease for detection of the influenza A (H1N1) virus. Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2025.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 14 hours ago from Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2025
Timely and accurate diagnosis of influenza virus is essential to prevent the spread of disease and to select an appropriate treatment strategy. Here, we report the development of a novel fluorescence biosensor ...

Kumar J, Xu M, Li YA, You SW, Doherty BM, Gardiner. Capacitive Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Avian (H5N1) Influenza and E. coli in Aerosols. ACS Sens. 2025 Feb 21.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 14 hours ago from ACS Sens. 2025 Feb 21
Airborne transmission via aerosols is a dominant route for the transmission of respiratory pathogens, including avian H5N1 influenza A virus and E. coli bacteria. Rapid and direct detection of respiratory ...