Jiaojiao Liu, etc.,al. [preprint]Mapping the specificity of H3N2 strain-specific and cross-reactive human neutralizing antibodies elicited by the 2025-2026 influenza vaccine. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.20.26346746. Abstract
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An H3N2 variant, named subclade K, continues to circulate widely during the 2025-2026 influenza season. This virus possesses a hemagglutinin (HA) protein that has eleven substitutions relative to the HA ... George S. Long, etc.,al. [preprint]Genomic, antigenic and transmission dynamics of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K in Canada, early 2025/26 season. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.10.26345998. Abstract
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Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K virus was detected in Canada early in the 2025/26 influenza season, bearing an antigenic transition in the hemagglutinin (HA) glycoprotein. Analysis of 396 HA sequences from ... Salman L. Butt, etc.,al. [preprint]Hematogenous neuroinvasion and genotype-dependent transmission of influenza A H5N1 viruses in the cat host. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.21.707182. Abstract
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The spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A H5N1 virus to mammalian hosts raises major concerns due to its pandemic potential. Cats are frequently affected mammals, often succumbing to ... Naveed, A. The bovine mammary gland as a crucible for zoonotic influenza virus emergence: Receptor-mediated adaptation of HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b. Arch Virol 171, 89 (2026). Abstract
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The recent emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in U.S. dairy cattle marks a pivotal shift in the ecology of influenza A viruses (IAVs), signaling an unexpected expansion ... WHO/WPRO. Avian Influenza Weekly Update # 1034: 20 February 2026. 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. ... Katherine J. Koebel, etc.,al. [prepint]Quantitative microbial risk assessment of human H5N1 infection from consumption of fluid cow’s milk. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.12.20.24319470. Abstract
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The spillover of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b into dairy cattle has raised concerns over the safety of fluid milk. While no foodborne infection has been reported in humans, this strain has infected at least 70 ... Pan X, Shi X, Zhao L, Yan D, Zhou F, Liu Q, Yuan C. Amino acid mutations K54E and S154P in the neuraminidase attenuate H3N2 canine influenza virus in mice. J Gen Virol. 2026 Feb;107(2). Abstract
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Dogs are considered mixing vessels for influenza viruses, posing a pandemic potential via viral reassortment. Our previous studies indicated that the avian-origin H3N2 canine influenza virus (A/canine/Zhejiang/1/2010, ... Couture A, Biggerstaff M, Sheppard M, Budd A, Kite. Spatiotemporal transmission of influenza in the US during the 2022/23 season. Epidemics. 2026 Feb 14;54:100896. Abstract
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Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of seasonal influenza spread across the United States (US) is crucial for informed public health planning. We explored patterns of influenza transmission during ... Poliakiwski BD, Minela T, Smith DJ, Seekford ZK, C. Spatial localization of avian and human influenza A virus receptors in male and female bovine reproductive tissues. Sci Rep. 2026 Feb 20. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) of the H5N1 type has recently emerged as a major concern in livestock, with widespread outbreaks now confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle. This raises critical ... Wang P, Li L, Chen Y, Tong L, Li Z, Yu R, Shen Q,. Attenuation of Influenza A Virus into Live Vaccines Through C-End Degrons. Adv Sci (Weinh). 2026 Feb 21:e09425. Abstract
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Harnessing the cell's ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) to manipulate viral protein degradation represents a promising way to develop live attenuated vaccines. We previously developed a proteolysis-targeting ... Shosha EAE, Mohamd MK, Shehata MAE, Mohamed MH, El. Genomic and evolutionary characterization of newly emerged highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 clade (2023-2025). Veterinary World, 18(12): 3745–3760. Abstract
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Background and aim: Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) H5N1 continues to threaten poultry biosecurity worldwide due to rapid antigenic drift and reassortment. Since late 2020, clade 2.3.4.4b ... Goulart DB, Souza CK, Zanella GC, Snyder CA, Zanel. Pathogenesis and Transmission of a Reassorted H1 Influenza A Virus Detected in North American Swine. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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Background: The USDA influenza A virus in swine national surveillance plan identified an increase in the detection frequency of a group of swine 1A.1.1.3 hemagglutinin (HA) clade viruses. This change was ... Liu B, Azeem RM, Xu B, Yang YL, Zhang RR, Hu MJ, Z. Evaluation of immune protective efficacy of recombinant adenovirus vector vaccine containing RBS of influenza virus subtype H1N1. Microb Pathog. 2026 Feb 17:108383. Abstract
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The current seasonal influenza vaccine is only 20%-60% effective on average, and its protective effect lasts only 6-8 months. Additionally, some viruses are prone to antigenic drift, which prevents the ... Yan S, Hu C, Li H, Zhang X, Wei Q, Chen H, Chu D,. Genetic evolution and pathogenicity analysis of two natural recombinant isolates of avian influenza. Poult Sci. 2026 Jan 28;105(4):106536. Abstract
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Avian influenza virus (AIV) reassortment plays a crucial role in viral evolution, contributing to genetic diversity and expanding host range. Among low pathogenic avian influenza viruses (LPAIVs), H9 and ... Lim, K.S., Selvan, M.E., Ea, CK. et al. CircRNA expression profiling in H1N1-infected primary human tracheobronchial epithelial cells identifies candidate immune-related circRNAs validated in A549 cells. Arch Virol 171, 85 (2026). Abstract
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Influenza A virus (IAV) remains a persistent threat to global pandemics. Although previous studies have profiled circular RNA (circRNA) expressions following IAV infection, none have been conducted in ... Abdulgader, S.A., Aziz, I.M., Abdulwahed, A.M. et. Genetic characterization of influenza A (A/H3N2) viruses reveals antigenic drift in receptor binding domain and possible vaccine mismatch in strains circulating in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024–2025. BMC Infect Dis (2026). Abstract
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IntroductionInfluenza A/H3N2 viruses undergo continuous antigenic evolution, necessitating ongoing surveillance for informed vaccine strain selection. This study characterized the molecular epidemiology ... Scotch Matthew, Faleye Temitope OC, Urquidez-Negre. Influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) viruses associated with a surge at a university health clinic, Arizona, the United States, November to early December 2025. Euro Surveill. 2026;31(7):pii=2600111. Abstract
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Genomic surveillance during an influenza surge between November and early December 2025 at a university health clinic in the United States identified A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) viruses with shared haemagglutinin ... Dupas MC, Falcucci A, Pittiglio C, Roche X, Cinard. Patterns of Avian Influenza Virus detection from active surveillance in wild birds: A systematic review and meta-analysis. One Health. 2026 Feb 11;22:101338. Abstract
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We summarised active surveillance data to identify patterns and ecological factors correlated with AIV detection in wild birds, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. We screened 2851 articles ... Encinas P, Nogales A, Nelson MI, García-Sastre A,. Cross-reactivity between antibodies induced by European swine influenza vaccines and Spanish swine influenza strains. Front Vet Sci. 2026 Feb 4;12:1725563. Abstract
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Background: Vaccination is an essential tool for controlling the severity of influenza in swine and its spillover risk to humans. Due to fast mutation rates, genomic reassortment, and the high antigenic ... Boudouma F, Hajji H, Ducatez M, Arbani O, Aitelkad. Spatial risk mapping of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Morocco using geographic information system and multi-criteria decision analysis: Implications for targeted surveillance and control. Vet World. 2025 Dec;18(12):3713-3730. Abstract
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Background and aim: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) remains a global threat to poultry production, trade, and public health. While Morocco has not yet reported confirmed HPAI outbreaks, the endemic ... 9869 items, 20/Page, Page[3/494][|<<] [|<] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [>|] [>>|] |
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