de Araujo J, Thomazelli LM, Fabrizio TP, Fenner GO. Detection of Divergent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2025. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 Oct. Abstract
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In 2025, we detected highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus in dead waterfowl at Ibirapuera Park, S?o Paulo, Brazil. Genomic characterization indicated a reassortant virus that emerged from locally ... Sch?n J, Breithaupt A, Halwe NJ, Hertel M, Ahrens. Experimental Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Clade 2.3.4.4b Virus Infection in Alpacas, 2026. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 Oct. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus continues to spread globally and sporadically transmits from avian reservoirs to mammalian hosts. In May 2024, H5N1 infections in young ... Byrne AMP, Carnegie L, Lewis NS, Barr IG, Karlsson. Reassortment of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as a Driver for Zoonotic Spillover, Asia. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 Oct. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5Nx viruses remain a major zoonotic threat, yet global attention has focused largely on clade 2.3.4.4b, potentially overlooking major changes within long-endemic H5N1 ... Yang J, Chen C, Zhang Z, Li J, Cui W, Jiang Y, Wan. Genetic Characteristics and Pathogenicity of Recent G4 Eurasian Avian-like H1N1 Swine Influenza Viruses in China. Veterinary Sciences. 2026; 13(9):936. Abstract
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G4 Eurasian avian-like H1N1 (G4 EA-H1N1) swine influenza viruses continue to be detected in pigs in China and remain a concern because of their reassortant genomes and zoonotic potential. Here, six H1N1 ... Gabiden A, Mutaliyeva A, Usserbayev A, Yermekbayev. Antigenic and Molecular Genetic Evolution of Influenza Viruses in Kazakhstan from 2017 to 2025. Biology. 2026; 15(18):1640. Abstract
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Influenza viruses continuously evolve, which can change their circulation patterns and reduce recognition by existing immunity and vaccine-induced antibodies. Continuous surveillance is therefore important ... Antoni Wrobel, etc.,al. [preprint]H18 haemagglutinin binds MHC class II at a site distant from the canonical sialic-acid binding site. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-10549591/v1. Abstract
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Influenza virus haemagglutinin (HA) binds sialic-acid receptors to mediate cell entry of canonical influenza A viruses (IAVs) and is a key determinant of viral tropism and host range. However, the bat-derived ... Alanis Silva Melgarejo, etc.,al. [preprint]Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Clade 2.3.4.4b in Antarctic Pinnipeds: first evidences of virus circulation in Weddell seals. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-10922875/v1. Abstract
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The ongoing expansion of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b has resulted in unprecedented outbreaks among wild birds and marine mammals, raising concerns about viral dissemination ... Juliane Lang, etc.,al. [preprint]Compensatory Mutations in Avian Influenza H7N1 Hemagglutinin Drive Avian Host Adaptation and Antigenic Drift without Enhancing Replication in Human Cells. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-10351951/v1. Abstract
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Avian influenza A viruses (AIVs) of the H7 subtype have caused outbreaks in poultry and human ranging from mild to fatal disease. In Europe, H7 viruses have demonstrated an unusual capacity for prolonged ... Ross RA, Walsh SK, Montgomery H, Chen H, Hutchinso. Bovine mammary tissues are susceptible to infection by viruses bearing panzootic H5N1 influenza A virus glycoproteins. J Gen Virol. 2026 Sep;107(9). Abstract
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The emergence of the panzootic clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in 2020 marked a major expansion in the host range of influenza A viruses (IAVs), raising concerns about further cross-species ... Zhao Y, Lei Y, Xu Q, Zhang S, Xie Q, Yuan L, Liang. Zbtb46T11A Mutation Is Associated with Enhanced Influenza Vaccine Immunogenicity and Altered cDC1 Proportions in Mice. Biology. 2026; 15(17):1558. Abstract
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Background: Influenza remains a significant global public health threat, causing substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. While vaccination serves as the best preventive strategy, considerable interindividual ... Lea Separovic, etc.,al. [preprint]2025/26 subclade-specific influenza A and B vaccine effectiveness estimates and discordant laboratory-based indicators of vaccine match or mismatch. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.10.26362769. Abstract
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Background: The 2025/26 influenza season included A(H3N2) subclade K predominance with A(H1N1)pdm09 co-circulation and subsequent prolonged influenza B activity. The Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance ... MV Jackson, etc.,al. [preprint]Establishment of an avian influenza surveillance program in Australia’s largest river basin. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.09.750291. Abstract
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To-date Australia has had mostly coastal occurrences in a small but growing number of species of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. The potential impacts of expected spread ... Qi X, Rahali IS, Munier S, Badel A, Flatters D, Ca. Ensemble-Based Reconstruction and Prioritization of Binding Sites in Influenza A Nucleoprotein. J Chem Inf Model. 2026 Sep 14;66(17):11006-11023. Abstract
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Influenza A nucleoprotein (NP) is essential for viral RNA binding, ribonucleoprotein assembly, and NP oligomerization, making it an attractive antiviral target; however, static structures incompletely ... Guo F, Zhang P, He G, Ho KF, Tian L.. Ambient ozone reduces influenza activity in Hong Kong with effect moderated by epidemic phase. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2026 Sep 12;323:120791. Abstract
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Ambient ozone (O3) has been reported to be associated with influenza activity, but evidence remains inconsistent, particularly in subtropical settings. Here, we investigated this question in subtropical ... Timm, F.C.B., Gasparetto, R., C?rrea, M.L. et al. Genomic detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in Antarctic seabirds reveals connectivity with South American viral lineages. Braz J Microbiol 57, 273 (2026). Abstract
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Emerging avian viruses increasingly threaten Antarctic wildlife, raising concerns about ecosystem health and biodiversity. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation of avian influenza virus ... Rakhi Yadav, etc.,al. Modeling H5N1 Influenza Dynamics: Integrating Environmental Contamination and Control Strategies with a case study from Asia. Applied Mathematical Modelling. Abstract
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This study proposes and analyzes a mathematical model of the transmission dynamics of H5N1 between avian and human populations, explicitly incorporating environmental contamination as an indirect transmission ... Zuo, W., He, D., Wang, D., Lyu, C., Xu, J., Zheng,. AXL mediates influenza A virus entry and drives virus-induced inflammation. Emerging Microbes & Infections, 15(1). Abstract
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Influenza A virus (IAV) infection remains a persistent global health challenge with limited antiviral drugs. Viral entry represents a potential multifaceted target for antiviral intervention; however, ... Micha V Jackson, etc.,al. [preprint]Establishment of an avian influenza surveillance program in Australia´s largest river basin. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.09.750291. Abstract
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To-date Australia has had mostly coastal occurrences in a small but growing number of species of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. The potential impacts of expected spread ... Hussain S, Guo C, Deng YM, Deshpande N, Chanthalav. Antiviral Resistance Associated With Multiple Mutations Occurring in Seasonal Influenza A(H3N2) Virus in a Patient Treated With Oseltamivir. Clin Case Rep. 2026 Sep 6;14(9):e73351. Abstract
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Our case highlights the importance of early diagnosis in respiratory illness and timely detection of drug resistance so that antiviral treatment can be initiated and modified, particularly for high-risk ... Gao Y, Liu M, Numata K, Chen Y, Zhao Y, Shen Y, Li. Global hospital admission and case fatality risks among patients with influenza virus infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Respir Med. 2026 Sep 8:S2213-2600(26)00200-. Abstract
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