Papkiauri A, Urushadze L, Tevdoradze T, Sidamonidz. Genomic-based biosurveillance for avian influenza: whole genome sequencing from wild mallards sampled during autumn migration in 2022-2023 reveals a high co-infection rate on migration stopover site i. Front Microbiol. 2026 Jan 28;17:1735728. Abstract
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The Caucasus region, including Georgia, is an important intersection for migratory waterbirds, offering potential for avian influenza virus (AIV) transmission between populations from different geographic ... Leyson CM, Vargas-Maldonado N, Gaddy M, Raghunatha. Viral lineage and mode of exposure modulate within-host spatial dynamics of influenza A viruses in a guinea pig model. J Virol. 2026 Feb 12:e0188925. Abstract
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The upper and lower respiratory tracts (URT and LRT) present distinct environments for influenza A virus (IAV) replication. Their differential features have major implications for viral evolutionary dynamics, ... Sanders CG, Liu M, Fusco JA, Ohl EM, Tarbuck NN, K. [preprint]Efficient replication of influenza D virus in the human airway underscores zoonotic potential. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.07.704474. Abstract
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Influenza D virus (IDV), primarily found in livestock species, has demonstrated cross-species transmission potential, yet its threat to humans remains poorly understood. Here, we curated a panel of IDV ... Gagandeep Singh, etc.,al. [preprint]Population immunity to clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 is dominated by anti-neuraminidase antibodies. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.10.26346014. Abstract
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Clade 2.3.4.4b highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses continue to expand geographically and across mammalian hosts, raising concern about pandemic potential. The degree and specificity of pre-existing ... Jiao J, Ding J, Sun Z, Chi C, Liu S, Jiang S, Chen. Characterization of a reassortant H3N2 swine influenza virus with 2009 pandemic internal genes and enhanced potential for zoonotic risk. Vet Microbiol. 2026 Feb 7;315:110937. Abstract
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Pigs serve as key "mixing vessels" for influenza A viruses, playing a critical role in cross-species transmission, while the H3N2 subtype represents an important lineage within the swine influenza virus ... Downey J, Oliveira-Coelho A, Kiss MG, Laghlali G,. Influenza hijacks myeloid cells to inflict type-I interferon-fueled damage in the heart. Immunity. 2026 Feb 9:S1074-7613(25)00567-9. Abstract
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Abundant evidence has correlated influenza infection with cardiovascular disease, yet mechanisms linking infection with the heart remain poorly understood. Here, we show that influenza infection damaged ... Cardenas M, Compton S, Caceres CJ, García-Sastre A. MHC class II functions as a host-specific entry receptor for representative human and swine H3N2 influenza A viruses. Nat Commun. 2026 Feb 10. Abstract
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Influenza A viruses (FLUAV) utilize sialic acid to enter host cells via the envelope's hemagglutinin (HA), and its affinity for host-specific sialic acid linkage configuration is a major host range determinant. ... Encinas P, Nogales A, Escribano-Romero E, Del Burg. Longitudinal Surveillance of Influenza A Virus Exposure in Wild Boars (Sus scrofa) in Spain (2015-2023): Serologic and Virologic Evidence of Subtype Infections and H5N1 Spillover Risk. Zoonoses Public Health. 2026 Feb 10. Abstract
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Introduction: Influenza A viruses (IAVs) are responsible for respiratory infections in a wide range of species, including birds, swine and humans. The role of wild boar (Sus scrofa) in IAV epidemiology ... Bjorn Koel, etc.,al. [preprint]Emergence and antigenic characterisation of influenza A(H3N2) viruses with hemagglutinin substitutions N158K and K189R during the 2024/25 influenza season. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.10.704996. Abstract
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Background Seasonal human influenza viruses can escape from antibody-mediated neutralization when amino acid changes occur in the hemagglutinin protein. Routine surveillance identified circulation of an ... Daiki Mori, Nicolas Sax, Nozomi Shimada, Mana Kuwa. Epitope specificity shapes the CD4+ T cell response to influenza virus infection in mice. International Immunology, 2026;, dxag008. Abstract
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Helper CD4+ T cells play a central role in orchestrating protective immune responses during infection and vaccination. Activation of na?ve CD4+ T cells is initiated by the recognition of antigenic peptides ... Lejeune M, Tornos J, Bralet T, De Pasquale C, Mar?. Vaccination against H5 HP avian influenza virus leads to persistent immune response in wild king penguins. Nat Commun. 2026 Feb 9;17(1):1395. Abstract
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Since 2021, the panzootic nature of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) represents an increasing threat to wild vertebrate populations. In this context, recent vaccines developed for poultry could ... Ichikawa Y, Saito R, Chon I, Phyu WW, Kyaw Y, Win. Molecular Epidemiology and Genetic Diversity of Influenza B Viruses Based on Whole-Genome Analysis in Japan and Myanmar, 2016-2020. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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Background: Influenza B virus (IBV) contributes to seasonal epidemics, but its molecular evolution is less defined than influenza A. We analyzed IBVs collected in Japan and Myanmar (2016-2020) to investigate ... Fang, K., Li, J., Zhao, H. et al. Assessing HPAI-H5 transmission risk across wild bird migratory flyways in the United States. Nat Commun (2026). Abstract
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As natural hosts of avian influenza viruses, wild birds pose an increasing threat to public health. Here, using surveillance data from wild bird infections across the United States (2022-2025), we show ... Li J, Wang D, Li B, Ma J, He X, Chen L, Kong H, De. Syrian hamster is an ideal animal model for evaluating the transmissibility of emerging influenza viruses. Emerg Microbes Infect. 2026 Feb 9:2629629. Abstract
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Multiple influenza virus subtypes actively circulate in nature, and assessing their transmissibility provides crucial information for predicting their pandemic potential and for pandemic preparedness. ... Li Y, Zhu C, Wang Y, Miller H, Benlagha K, Byazrov. The role of T cells in influenza infection and vaccination. Virol Sin. 2026 Feb 5:S1995-820X(26)00017-9. Abstract
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Influenza virus infections cause significant illness or death every year, becoming a serious health risk. Currently, influenza vaccines mainly induce responses to antibodies against specific strains, but ... Separovic L, Sabaiduc S, Zhan Y, Kaweski SE, Olsha. Interim 2025/26 influenza vaccine effectiveness estimates with immuno-epidemiological considerations for A(H3N2) subclade K protection, Canada, January 2026. Euro Surveill. 2026 Feb;31(5). Abstract
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In interim 2025/26 analyses, the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network estimates influenza vaccine reduced the risk of medically-attended acute respiratory illness due to predominant influenza ... Rizwan MA, Li Y, Huang J, Liu H, Noman M, Isiaka I. Genomic Evolution of Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 and A/H3N2 Viruses Among Children in Wuhan, China, Spanning the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020–2023). Viruses. 2026; 18(2):210. Abstract
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Despite the persistent global threat of seasonal influenza viruses such as A(H1N1)pdm09 and A/H3N2, their epidemiological and genetic characteristics in China following the implementation of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical ... Villafuerte D, Fall A, Akin E, Werner AP, Pinsley. Genomic Evolution of Influenza A Virus During the 2024-2025 Season, the Johns Hopkins Health System: Antigenic Drift Reduces Serum Neutralization. J Infect Dis. 2026 Feb 4:jiag069. Abstract
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Introduction: Seasonal influenza causes significant global morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Ongoing viral evolution can lead to vaccine mismatch and the emergence of antiviral resistance, highlighting ... Nazia N, Pullenayegum E, Loeb M. Individual and Environmental Factors Influencing Influenza Transmission: A Multilevel Analysis. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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Background: Influenza transmission is influenced by both individual characteristics and community-level drivers. Understanding how these drivers jointly influence transmission is important to predicting ... Zhao L, Wang J, Xu J, Guo J, Zhang P, Guo X, Zuo Z. Surveillance reveals a prevalent pediatric A(H1N1)pdm09 virus with hemagglutinin substitutions S137P-R142K-V152I that diminish vaccine efficacy. Virus Genes. 2026 Feb 4. Abstract
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