China´s Scientists Make Breakthrough on How H5N1 Influenza Occurred in the U.S.    
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Chinese scientists have found out how the H5N1 virus initially invades the mammary glands of dairy cattle and may have triggered the outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza across over 1,000 dairy farms in the ...

Canada: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Alberta, November 16, 2025    
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Lethbridge County, Alberta, in commercial poultry.The CFIA has advised the World Organisation for Animal Health ...

Canada: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in British Columbia, November 14, 2025    
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in the District of Summerland, British Columbia, in non-commercial non-poultry.The CFIA has advised the World ...

Canada: Highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ontario, November 14, 2025    
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, in commercial poultry.The CFIA has advised the World Organisation ...

China: Four human cases of avian influenza A(H9N2) reported in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(2), Hubei Province(1) and Henan Province(1)    
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From 7 to 13 November 2025, four new cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H9N2) virus was reported to WHO in the Western Pacific Region. On 6 November 2025, the National Health Commission of ...

Dizayee BA, Khlef EL. Molecular characterization of a highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N4) virus isolated from domestic chickens in Iraq during the 2015 HPAI H5N1 outbreak. Open Vet J. 2025;15(10):5312-5325.  Abstract  
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Background: Influenza viruses continuously threaten avian and mammalian species. After the circulation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in 2015 in Iraq, an H5N4 influenza virus emerged ...

Rahman M, Uyeki TM, Peiris M, Cardwell JM, Nguipdo. A Cross-Sectional Virological and Sero-Epidemiological Study of Exposures to Avian Influenza A(H5N1) and A(H9N2) Viruses in Live Bird Market Workers in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2025 Nov;19(11):e7.  Abstract  
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Background: Avian influenza A viruses (AIVs) are endemic among poultry in Bangladesh sold at live bird markets (LBMs). We assessed virologic and serologic evidence of exposure to AIVs among LBM workers.Methods: ...

Wang X, Ma X, Zeng Y, Li C. Unusual neutrophilic morphology in influenza-A-induced septic shock: Blue-green inclusions and phagocytosis of autologous cells in a toddler. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2025 Nov 1;15:1684054.  Abstract  
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Influenza A virus is a major cause of seasonal respiratory illness, typically self-limiting in children. However, in rare instances, it can lead to fulminant systemic complications such as acute necrotizing ...

Granger KL Jr, Gross C, Frank C, Lappin MR. Multisystemic manifestations of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in a young domestic shorthair cat. JFMS Open Rep. 2025 Nov 11;11(2):20551169251376559.  Abstract  
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Case summary: A 4.5-year-old male castrated, predominantly indoor-housed domestic shorthair cat presented with lethargy, anorexia and fever, progressing rapidly to severe respiratory distress and neurologic ...

WPRO. Avian Influenza Weekly Update # 1022: 14 November 2025. 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. ...