Wongnak P, Seers T, Jittamala P, Imwong M, Schilli. Characterizing viral clearance kinetics in acute influenza. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2026 Apr 30;38. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at May, 1, 2026 from Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2026 Apr 30;38 (via https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rstb/article/381/1949/202) Pharmacometric assessment of antiviral efficacy in acute influenza informs treatment decisions and pandemic preparedness. We characterized natural viral clearance in acute influenza to guide phase II trial ... Sun X, Belser JA, Li Z-N, Liu F, Brock N, Pulit-Pe. Prior immunity to seasonal influenza A(H3N2) virus confers varying levels of cross-protection against challenge with clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N1), A(H7N9), or A(H9N2) virus in a ferret model. Microbiol Spectr. 2026 Apr 30:e0397425. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at May, 1, 2026 from Microbiol Spectr. 2026 Apr 30:e0397425 (via https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.03974-25) Evaluating how prior immunity to seasonal influenza viruses influences subsequent zoonotic influenza A virus (IAV) infection in animal models is critical for pandemic preparedness. In this study, we investigated ... Shuk Hang Li, etc.,al. Childhood immunological imprinting of cross-subtype antibodies targeting the hemagglutinin head domain of influenza viruses. Cell Host & Microbe. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at May, 1, 2026 from Cell Host & Microbe (via https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S19313) Influenza virus cross-subtype antibodies targeting epitopes in the hemagglutinin (HA) head are rare because these epitopes are variable between influenza virus subtypes. We found that a large proportion ... Scarvaglieri I, De Francesco MA, Alberti M, Cesane. Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K: Epidemiology, Molecular Evolution and Vaccine Effectiveness in Europe. Pathogens. 2026; 15(5):474. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 30, 2026 from Pathogens. 2026; 15(5):474 (via https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/15/5/474) Background: Influenza A(H3N2) viruses remain a major public health concern due to their rapid antigenic evolution and association with severe disease, particularly among high-risk populations. During the ... Liew, K. Y., Aziz, D. B., Chan, Y. T., Tan, C. W.,. Neuraminidase-inhibiting antibodies boosted by H1N1pdm infection cross-react differently with H5N1 of clades 2.3.4.4b and 2.3.2.1a. Emerging Microbes & Infections, 15(1). Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 28, 2026 from Emerging Microbes & Infections, 15(1) (via https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22221751.2026.2) Antibodies against neuraminidase (NA) are an independent correlate of protection and the antigenic relatedness between H1N1pdm and H5N1 NAs suggests that seasonal influenza infection may provide cross-reactive ... O´Halloran A, Hood N, Ujamaa D, Merced-Moral. Effects of age and birth cohort on influenza A virus subtype-specific hospitalization rates, United States 2010-2025. J Infect Dis. 2026 Apr 27:jiag232. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 28, 2026 from J Infect Dis. 2026 Apr 27:jiag232 (via https://academic.oup.com/jid/advance-article-abstract/doi/10) Background: Older individuals (≥65 years) are at greatest risk of severe influenza requiring hospitalization. Since 2009, influenza-associated hospitalization rates during A(H1N1)pdm09-predominant influenza ... Zhao Y, Liu C, Xia C, Li Y, Wang Y, Hou B, Gao H,. Genetic characterization of a novel triple-reassortant influenza A (H1N2) virus from pigs, China, 2021. Front. Microbiol. 17:1779293. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 28, 2026 from Front. Microbiol. 17:1779293 (via https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/1) Swine influenza virus (SIV) is a highly contagious respiratory pathogen in pigs, with bidirectional transmission posing a potential threat to human health. In this study, nasal swab samples were collected ... Günther A, Wassermann J, Heck J, Bussi M, Aebische. Serologic Surveillance of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Subtype H5 in Wildlife, Northeast Germany, 2023-2025. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 May. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 28, 2026 from Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 May (via https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32/5/25-1555_article) We tested wild ruminants, boar, and carnivores in northeast Germany for highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5 antibodies. Wild ruminants were seronegative, but 3.5% of boar and 12.5%-21.9% of carnivores ... Shakiba Kazemian, etc.,al. [preprint]The Evolution and Transmission Dynamics of H3N2 Influenza Virus Identified in A Respiratory Disease Outbreak in Companion Dogs in Alabama, USA. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9053609/v1. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 27, 2026 from https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9053609/v1 (via https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-9053609/v1) Canine Influenza Virus H3N2, initially of avian origin, emerged in Asia around 2005–2007 and subsequently spread globally, reaching the United States in 2015. Despite initial containment efforts, H3N2 ... Rimi N, Saifullah M, Fahad M, et al. Respirable Aerosol Production and Reduction of Avian Influenza Transmission Risk during Chicken Processing, Bangladesh. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2026;32(4):603-613. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 27, 2026 from Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2026;32(4):603-613 (via https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/32/4/25-1878_article) In Bangladesh, influenza A(H5N1) viruses are endemic in poultry. Processing infected chickens can aerosolize viruses, increasing the risk for human infections. We evaluated particulate matter (PM2.5) mass ... Mehak Jindal, Samsung Lim, C. Raina MacIntyre. Machine Learning-Based Geospatial Risk Modeling of Global Avian Influenza Outbreaks. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 26, 2026 from Transboundary and Emerging Diseases (via https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/tbed/6615342) The rapid spread of H5N1 avian influenza poses a global threat, highlighting the need for robust spatiotemporal risk assessment. In this study, we developed a global modeling framework integrating machine ... David E. Stallknecht, etc.,al. Seasonal infection and antibody response to highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza A virus in ducks in the Mississippi and Central Flyways, United States. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 26, 2026 from Canadian Journal of Microbiology (via https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S00084) Clade 2.3.4.4b A/goose/Guangdong/1/1996 (Gs/GD) H5N1 highly pathogenic (HP) influenza A virus (IAV) (HP H5N1) infection in Blue-winged Teal in the Mississippi Flyway in the United States during the 2022/2023 ... Xue, H., Mengluo, C., Liang, H. et al. Influenza forecasting method based on dual-chan nel feature fusion of VMD decomposition. Sci Rep (2026). Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 26, 2026 from Sci Rep (2026) (via https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-48594-0) Accurate influenza forecasting is critical for timely public health responses and resource allocation. To address challenges such as strong non-stationarity, spatiotemporal heterogeneity, and the prediction ... No JS, Noh JY, Lee CY, Kim IH, Lee NJ, Rhee JE, Ki. Comparative analysis of next-generation sequencing methods for whole-genome sequencing of seasonal influenza viruses. Infect Genet Evol. 2026 Apr 23:105952. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 26, 2026 from Infect Genet Evol. 2026 Apr 23:105952 (via https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S156713482) Influenza viruses are segmented negative-sense RNA viruses with high genetic variability, causing seasonal epidemics and pandemics. Whole-genome sequencing from clinical specimens is often hindered by ... Leonardo Gada, etc.,al. [preprint]Robustly Quantifying Uncertainty in International Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Infection Fatality Ratios. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.04.22.26351373. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 24, 2026 from https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.04.22.26351373 (via https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.04.22.26351373) Knowing the mortality rates associated with infection by a pathogen is essential for effective preparedness and response. Here, harnessing the flexibility of a Bayesian approach, we produce an estimate ... Kalantari M, Vahedi M, Jamalidoust M, Motevasel M,. Preliminary molecular detection of influenza RNA in synanthropic cockroaches from shiraz, Iran. Parasite Epidemiol Control. 2026 Mar 26;33:e00498. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 24, 2026 from Parasite Epidemiol Control. 2026 Mar 26;33:e00498 (via https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240567312) Cockroaches are recognized as significant mechanical vectors for a wide spectrum of pathogens, posing a considerable public health risk. Their habitation in unsanitary environments and promiscuous feeding ... Wiggins, J., Madapong, A., Weaver, E.A. Dual-route H5N1 vaccination induces systemic and mucosal immunity in murine and bovine models. npj Vaccines (2026). Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 23, 2026 from npj Vaccines (2026) (via https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41541-026-01460-6) Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (clade 2.3.4.4b) has spread widely among dairy cattle herds since early 2024, causing major economic losses. This zoonotic event emphasizes the urgent need for H5 ... Li Y, Nielsen BF, Levin SA, Te Velthuis AJW, Grenf. Spatio-temporal modelling of in vitro influenza A virus infection: The impact of defective interfering particles on the type I interferon response. PLoS Comput Biol . 2026 Apr 22;22(4):e1014198. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 23, 2026 from PLoS Comput Biol . 2026 Apr 22;22(4):e1014198 (via PLoS Comput Biol. 2026 Apr 22;22(4):e1014198) Defective interfering particles (DIPs) are incomplete viral genomes that modulate infection by competing with wild-type viruses and activating the innate immune response. Activation of the immune response ... Kali F. Crofts, etc.,al. A dual-adjuvanted HA stem nanoparticle vaccine elicits a multifunctional antibody response that is associated with protection in newborn monkeys. Cell Reports Medicine. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 22, 2026 from Cell Reports Medicine (via https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266637912) The absence of an approved influenza vaccine for young infants, combined with the annual requirement for updates, underscores the urgent need for a universal vaccine that is effective in newborns. The ... Foong Ying Wong, etc.,al. Multiplex Serological Profiling Reveals Diverse Avian and Mammalian Influenza A Virus Exposure in Swine. iScience. Abstract submitted by kickingbird at Apr, 22, 2026 from iScience (via https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S258900422) Animal origin influenza viruses pose significant pandemic threats, with swine serving as key hosts. Serological surveillance in pigs remains limited in regions with intense human–animal–avian contact. ... 6878 items, 20/Page, Page[5/344][|<<] [|<] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [>|] [>>|] |
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