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 ...

China: A human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) reported in Sichuan province    
submitted by kickingbird at 9 days ago from CHP, HongKong S.A.R
Sichuan Province: A case with onset on October 1, 2023 reported in Guangan city.

China: A human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) reported in Chongqing Municipality (the case resided in Sichuan province)    
submitted by kickingbird at Aug, 23, 2023 from CHP, Hong Kong S.A.R
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health of HongKong S.A.R is (August 23) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland, and again urged the public ...

China: A human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) reported in Sichuan Province    
submitted by kickingbird at Aug, 17, 2023 from CNIC
Week 32 of 2023, China reported a human case of avian influenza A(H9) in Sichuan Province.

China: A human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) reported in Chongqing Municipality    
submitted by kickingbird at Aug, 17, 2023 from CNIC
Week 32 of 2023, China reported a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Chongqing Municipality. The male patient was in critical condition, had contact history of 2 dead chickens prior to the onset ...

Kang S, Vu TH, Heo J, Kim C, Lillehoj HS, Hong YH. Analysis of miRNA expression in the trachea of Ri chicken infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus. J Vet Sci. 2023 Sep;24(5):e73.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from J Vet Sci. 2023 Sep;24(5):e73
Background: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) is considered a global threat to both human health and the poultry industry. MicroRNAs (miRNA) can modulate the immune system by affecting gene ...

Reischak D, Rivetti AV Jr, Otaka JNP, Domingues CS. First report and genetic characterization of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Cabot´s tern ( Thalasseus acuflavidus), Brazil. Vet Anim Sci. 2023 Oct 29;22:100319.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from Vet Anim Sci. 2023 Oct 29;22:100319
In 2021, the H5N1 virus lineage 2.3.4.4b spread to the Americas, causing high mortality in wild and domestic avian populations. South American countries along the Pacific migratory route have reported ...

Islam A, Rahman MZ, Hassan MM, Epstein JH, Klaasse. Determinants for the presence of avian influenza virus in live bird markets in Bangladesh: Towards an easy fix of a looming one health issue. One Health. 2023 Oct 12;17:100643.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 hours ago from One Health. 2023 Oct 12;17:100643
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus subtype H5N1 endangers poultry, wildlife, and human health and is enzootic in large parts of Asia, with live bird markets (LBMs) as putative hotspots for their maintenance, ...

Yang M, Gong S, Huang S, Huo X, Wang W. Geographical characteristics and influencing factors of the influenza epidemic in Hubei, China, from 2009 to 2019. PLoS One. 2023 Nov 27;18(11):e0280617.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 2 days ago from PLoS One. 2023 Nov 27;18(11):e0280617
Influenza is an acute respiratory infectious disease that commonly affects people and has an important impact on public health. Based on influenza incidence data from 103 counties in Hubei Province from ...

K?nig S, Schroeder J, Nietzsche S, Heinekamp T, Br. The influenza A virus promotes fungal growth of Aspergillus fumigatus via direct interaction in vitro. Microbes Infect. 2023 Nov 24:105264.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 2 days ago from Microbes Infect. 2023 Nov 24:105264
Seasonal influenza A virus (IAV) infections still pose a major burden for public health worldwide. Severe disease progression or even death is often related to superinfections of the virus and a secondary ...