Budt M, Barac I, Kohs J, Krischuns T, Naffakh N, W. Historical Pandemic and Contemporary Influenza A Viruses Reveal PB2 M631L as a Convergent Adaptation to Human ANP32. Microorganisms. 2026; 14(4):859. Abstract
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Understanding the genetic changes that allow avian influenza A viruses (IAVs) to switch their natural hosts and establish productive infection in humans is important for pandemic risk assessment. Adaptations ... Branda F, Petrosillo N, Ceccarelli G, Scarpa F, Gi. Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K (J.2.4.1): Molecular Characterization, Antigenic Divergence, and Global Spread During the 2025/26 Season. Infectious Disease Reports. 2026; 18(2):37. Abstract
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Background: Influenza A(H3N2) continues to evolve rapidly, frequently eroding population immunity and challenging seasonal vaccine strain selection. During the 2025/26 season, the A(H3N2) subclade K (J.2.4.1) ... Ojha CR, Rovito SW, Banoth B, Kim H, Jones JC, Ala. Effect of Acid-Stabilizing Hemagglutinin Mutations on Immunogenicity and Heterologous Protection by H1N1 Influenza Virus mRNA-LNP Vaccines. Viruses. 2026; 18(4):467. Abstract
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While current influenza vaccines often lack broad protection against antigenically drifted strains, some modified hemagglutinin (HA) protein antigens have shown promise in eliciting broadly neutralizing ... Samuel A. Turner, David J. Pattinson, etc.,al. [preprint]Predicting the antigenic evolution of seasonal influenza viruses using phylogenetic convergence. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.04.10.717627. Abstract
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The antigenic evolution of human seasonal influenza viruses is primarily driven by single amino acid substitutions immediately adjacent to the receptor binding site in the hemagglutinin (HA) protein. The ... Ibrahim M, Mostafa D, Manie EA, El-Sanousi AA, Sha. Field study using sentinel birds and ELISA for differentiating infected from vaccinated animals (DIVA) in chicken flocks vaccinated with inactivated avian influenza H5 vaccines. Br Poult Sci. 2026 Apr 13:1-8. Abstract
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1. This study used unvaccinated sentinels plus Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) specific ELISA for differentiating infected from vaccinated animals (DIVA). Birds assessed were from 10 broiler flocks (F1-F10), ... Li B, Wu Y, Song Y, Guo H, Qin G, Lin L, Zhao H, R. Genetic Characterization and Pathogenicity of a Triple-Reassortant H1N1 Swine Influenza Virus Isolated in Guangdong. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2026 Apr 10;2026:7175378. Abstract
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An H1N1 subtype swine influenza virus (SIV) was isolated from nasal swabs collected from pigs with suspected swine influenza (SI) on a farm in Guangdong, China. The virus, designated A/Swine/Guangdong/JJK/2025(H1N1) ... Marotta MG, Mapulanga T, Maina M, Daly J, Camero M. Development and Qualification of a Pseudotyped Virus-Based Microneutralisation Assay for Influenza D Virus. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Apr;20(4):e70. Abstract
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Background: Epidemiological surveillance of influenza D virus (IDV) has gained increased priority following recent serological findings indicating its potential zoonosis in humans. In this context, it ... Liu Y, Wu S, Liu Y, Chen J, Xiao J, Zhang J, Huang. Molecular and antigenic characteristics of the influenza B virus in Guangzhou, 2022-2023. Virol J. 2026 Apr 14. Abstract
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Background: The Influenza B virus (IBV), which accounts for nearly a quarter of annual global influenza-associated morbidity, represents a major human respiratory pathogen. Since late 2019, IBV transmission ... Wang FR, Huang H, Zheng QT, Deng YY, Zheng GP, Liu. Expert consensus on imaging diagnosis of human infection with avian influenza. Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2026 Apr 1;16(4):319. Abstract
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Avian influenza viruses (AIVs) can infect humans through respiratory transmission, direct contact, and other routes, with the lungs being the most commonly affected site. In recent years, sporadic cases ... WPRO. Avian Influenza Weekly Update # 1040: 10 April 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. ... Swetha Vijayakrishnan, etc.,al. [preprint]Molecular architecture of Influenza A virions. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.04.02.715802. Abstract
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Influenza A viruses (IAV) are clinically important pathogens that cause seasonal epidemics and pandemics in humans. IAV produce pleomorphic, enveloped virions, which can range from a spherical or bacilliform ... Glebova T, Klivleyeva N, Ongarbayeva N, Baimukhame. Surveillance of Seasonal Influenza Viruses in Kazakhstan (2020-2025). Viruses. 2026; 18(4):441. Abstract
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Influenza viruses are significant causes of acute respiratory infections, often leading to severe health issues and mortality. These viruses undergo continuous mutations and genetic reassortments, resulting ... Lin, X., Guan, W., Chen, L. et al. Birth imprinting effects on the antibody responses of H7N9 patients from 2013-2018 in China. Commun Med (2026). Abstract
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BackgroundThere is an urgent need to understand the immune correlates of protection against avian influenza viruses (AIV), where pre-existing immunity may be limited.MethodsHere, we characterized the antibody ... Cassidy J Ulanowicz, Pablo C Alarcon, Michelle. Distinct inflammatory programming of thoracic cavity white adipose immune cells regulates influenza pathogenesis. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2026. Abstract
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BackgroundObesity-associated inflammation in white adipose tissue (WAT) worsens outcomes of influenza A virus (IAV) infection. A recently identified thoracic cavity WAT (tcWAT) supports IAV replication. ... Lee JK, Kim MB, Kim SH, Jeong SH, Sung H, Jang HK,. Surveillance of avian influenza viruses in migratory wild birds in South Korea, 2019~2025. J Vet Sci. 2026 Mar;27(2):e8. Abstract
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Importance: Wild aquatic birds are reservoirs of avian influenza viruses (AIVs). South Korea has conducted national wild-bird surveillance since 2008 to enable early detection of highly pathogenic AIVs ... Hongli Li, etc.,al. Preclinical evaluation of an mRNA vaccine developed from the first human isolate of bovine H5N1. Cell Reports Medicine. Abstract
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Given the global threat posed by H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b avian influenza, rapid development of effective vaccines is imperative. We design an mRNA vaccine encoding hemagglutinin (HA) from A/Texas/37/2024, ... Ogrzewalska, M., Vanstreels, R.E.T., Pereira, E.C.. Genomic analysis of high pathogenicity avian influenza viruses from Antarctica reveals multiple introductions from South America. Nat Commun (2026). Abstract
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The spread of high pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b into Antarctica poses a major threat to polar wildlife. We report the detection of H5N1 in carcasses of eight species during ... Liang J, Zeng Z, Liao K, Liao M, Fang Z, Kong L, F. Dynamic feature selection improves influenza forecasting accuracy and generalization across countries. J Adv Res. 2026 Apr 4:S2090-1232(26)00288-2. Abstract
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Introduction: The differentiation in epidemic patterns and multiple influencing factors pose significant challenges to influenza forecasting, highlighting the need for novel methods to improve predictive ... Stallknecht DE, Carter DL, Sullivan-Brügger L, Cao. Seasonal Infection and Antibody Response to Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Influenza A Virus in Ducks in the Mississippi and Central Flyways, United States. Can J Microbiol. 2026 Apr 6. Abstract
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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 ... Kwon T, Gu W, Morozov I, Carossino M, Lyoo EL, McD. Pigs lacking Natural Killer T cells have altered cellular responses to influenza. PLoS Pathog 22(4): e1014094. Abstract
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