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 ... Augustyniak A, Czy?ewska-Dors E, ?agowski D, Domań. Clinical Course, Laboratory Findings, and Tissue Distribution of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in a Naturally Infected Domestic Cat. Viruses. 2026; 18(9):1031. Abstract
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In June 2023, Poland experienced an unprecedented outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus infections in cats, raising concerns about the role of cats in HPAI H5N1 virus ecology ... 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 ... Epidemic and Pandemic Management (EPM), Global Inf. Influenza at the human-animal interface summary and assessment, 6 September 2026. WHO. Abstract
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From 8 August to 6 September 2026, based on reporting date, detections of influenza A(H5N1) in one human and influenza A(H9N2) in three humans were officially reported. Additionally, two human cases of ... Gruner WE, Muehleman D, Hogan VS, Ewing DF, Sundar. Mid-season influenza virus genetic characterizations in U.S. Department of War populations, 2025-2026. MSMR. 2026 Aug 20;33(8):32-41. Abstract
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Continuous monitoring of influenza antigenic drift is vital for vaccine strain selection. This study utilized global Department of War (DOW) surveillance data to evaluate circulating influenza strains ... 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 ... Saraka, D., Kadjo, H., Ouattara, Y. et al. A(H9N2) avian influenza virus in Cote d’Ivoire : molecular evidence from poultry and environmental sources, 2024-2025. BMC Microbiol (2026). Abstract
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Avian influenza A(H9N2) viruses are low-pathogenic but have zoonotic potential and are expanding geographically in Africa. In West Africa, molecular data are limited, particularly in C?te d’Ivoire, where ... Zhang, X., Liu, Q., Chen, H. et al. Molecular evolution and biological properties of H9N2 avian influenza viruses circulating in live poultry markets of southeastern China. BMC Vet Res (2026). Abstract
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BackgroundH9N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) has been widely spreading among poultry populations for decades. The decline in poultry production performance and the cross-species adaptability it causes will ... Yoo DS, Oh Y. Three-Phase Decline in Reported Farm-Level Fowl Typhoid Occurrence in the Republic of Korea, 2000-2024: Temporal Alignment with the 2016-2017 H5N6 HPAI Epidemic. Animals. 2026; 16(17):2716. Abstract
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This study characterized the long-term changes in reported farm-level fowl typhoid occurrence in the Republic of Korea from 2000 to 2024. Farm-level notification records (n = 1495) were obtained from the ... 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 ... Laura R.H. Ahlers, etc.,al. [preprint]Species-Agnostic Tools for HPAI H5N1 Antibody and Antigen Detection in Dairy Cows, Chickens, and Humans. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-10656302/v1. Abstract
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High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) circulates in wild birds, causing outbreaks in domestic poultry, but recently became enzootic in the United States spilling over into various mammals, ... Hannah Wolmuth-Gordon, etc.,al. [preprint]Testing the feasibility of a national respiratory swabbing tool in FluSurvey to support pandemic preparedness in England, 2025-26. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.09.09.26362615. Abstract
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Background FluSurvey is a participatory surveillance system, through which participants report weekly respiratory symptoms, healthcare use and social contacts. To support rapid public health assessment ... 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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