Cianciulli A, Santoro E, Esposito S, Quaglierella. Genomic and Antigenic Evolution of Influenza A(H3N2) After the COVID-19 Era: A Scoping Review with Focus on J and K Subclades and Implications for Vaccine Effectiveness. Germs. 2026; 16(3):1. Abstract
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Post-COVID-19, influenza A(H3N2) has re-emerged with accelerated genetic diversification. The rise in antigenically drifted subclades raises concerns regarding immune escape and vaccine mismatch. To synthesize ... Ryu B, Kim J, Lee NJ, Koo M, Shin J, Hyun E, Choi. Joint Publication of the First 2024-2025 National Influenza Annual Report by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and the National Health Insurance Service. Public Health Wkly Rep. 2026 Jun 15;19(27):1106-11. Abstract
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Objectives: The first National Influenza Annual Report was jointly released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) and the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) to provide a comprehensive ... WPRO. Avian Influenza Weekly Update # 1053: 18 July 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. ... Jané, M., Soldevila, N., Torner, N. et al. Ten-year epidemiological and clinical insights of pediatric influenza A and B hospitalizations: an observational study. Sci Rep (2026). Abstract
submitted by kickingbird at Jul, 20, 2026 from Sci Rep (2026) (via https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-026-62802-x)
Infants and children under 5 years of age face a high risk of severe complications, including pneumonia and neurologic issues, from influenza virus infection. Hospital surveillance data can provide guidance ... Min Liu, etc.,al. [preprint]Bovine-derived H5N1 influenza virus efficiently infects lactating swine via the mammary gland. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.07.18.739312. Abstract
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Since 2024, highly pathogenic influenza A(H5N1) viruses have spread extensively among U.S. dairy cattle, where they replicate efficiently in the mammary gland and are shed at high titers in milk. To directly ... Zhou Guan, etc.,al. Global Region-Specific Influenza Early Warning by Establishing an Epidemic Intensity Threshold System: A Modeling Study. Front. Public Health. Abstract
submitted by kickingbird at Jul, 18, 2026 from Front. Public Health (via https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/)
Background: Influenza exhibits marked geographical heterogeneity in epidemic patterns, yet there is no globally standardized approach for determining epidemic thresholds. This study aimed to establish ... Hachung Yoon, Kyoungsook Kim, Keesung Hong. Biosecurity deficiencies in HPAI-affected poultry farms in Korea, 2020/2021–2024/2025 seasons. Front. Vet. Sci., 17 July 2026. Abstract
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Introduction: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) remains a persistent threat to poultry production systems despite reinforced biosecurity measures. This study aimed to characterize biosecurity deficiencies ... Sherif Ibrahim, etc.,al. Evaluation of serologic assays for detection and quantification of influenza antibodies in milk samples from H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infected dairy cows. Front. Vet. Sci.. Abstract
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Since the confirmation of H5N1 HPAI virus in US dairy cattle on March 25, 2024, the bovine HPAI outbreak has continued with more than 1,000 confirmed herds in 19 states reported as of April 2, 2026. To ... Cynthia Lucero-Obusan, etc.,al. Activating Laboratory Surveillance Response to the Threat of H5N1 Influenza in the Veterans Health Administration, 2024-2025. Front. Public Health. Abstract
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Introduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mobilized and adapted its established national infrastructure to enhance influenza surveillance during 2024-2025 highly pathogenic avian influenza ... Shaoyu Tu, etc.,al. [preprint]Lactylation of Influenza Virus Polymerase Acidic Protein Promotes Viral Replication and Pathogenicity. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.07.10.737663. Abstract
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Influenza virus poses a potential risk of triggering the next global pandemic. In-depth investigation into the mechanisms underlying influenza virus replication and pathogenicity will provide robust support ... Wang, L., Xu, H., Li, J. et al. In vitro and in vivo studies of GAPLINC identify it as a critical host factor involved in the regulation of influenza A virus infection. Vet Res 57, 136 (2026). Abstract
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Although previous studies have suggested a role for GAPLINC in regulating influenza A virus (IAV) infection, the functional involvement of GAPLINC in IAV infection in vitro and in vivo remains largely ... B. Ruan, C. Liang, M. Hu, et al. Renal Clearable Luminogenic Reporter for Ultrasensitive Influenza Virus Imaging and Efficient Antiviral Therapies Monitoring in Living Mice. Advanced Science (2026): e76669. Abstract
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Influenza, which causes respiratory tract infections and related complications, poses a major threat to global public health. However, the rapid and accurate detection of influenza viruses in controlling ... Li Q, Li H, Fan L, Chen XP, Liu W, Zhao J, Zhou Q. Dual-subtype positivity of influenza A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) is associated with worse hypoxemia, fungal co-detection, and adverse short-term outcomes in adults with influenza-associated community-acquired. Int J Infect Dis. 2026 Jul 17:108985. Abstract
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Background: Dual-subtype influenza A positivity is poorly characterized. We evaluated whether detection of A(H1N1) and A(H3N2) during the same admission identifies a high-risk phenotype in adults hospitalized ... Ahlstrom, C.A., Scott, L.C., Reeves, A.B. et al. Ecological shifts in avian influenza viruses following HPAIV introductions in southwestern Alaska, 2011-2024. npj Viruses (2026). Abstract
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Southwestern Alaska wetlands are critical staging habitats for migratory waterfowl that breed in western North America and East Asia. Since 2011, samples originating from hunter-harvested waterfowl and ... Zhao, M., Shi, Q., Zhao, L. et al. Severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by avian influenza A (H10N3) in a young female: a case report. Infection (2026). Abstract
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Background: Human infection with avian influenza A (H10N3) is a rare but severe emerging zoonotic disease. To date, only a limited number of cases have been reported, which restricts a comprehensive understanding ... Brock N, Zeng H, Pappas C, Kieran TJ, Sun X, Pulit. Cellular tropism of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses in human respiratory and bovine mammary epithelial cells. Microbiol Spectr 0:e01377-26. Abstract
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The recent introduction and spread of HPAI A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses to U.S. dairy cattle demonstrate their ability to adapt to new mammalian hosts. Although multiple A(H5N1) genotypes have caused ... Prantner D, Qi X, Villaneuva LM, Paton J, Blanco J. The signaling adaptor insulin receptor substrate 2 (IRS2) limits lethal host responses induced by influenza infection. Innate Immun. 2026 Jan-Dec;32:17534259261469305. Abstract
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Influenza is a highly contagious virus with most individuals showing recovery within a week after symptom onset. However, children, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions are at high risk ... Da Silva K, Naffakh N, Rameix-Welti MA, Lemoine F. Accounting for Defective Viral Genomes in viral consensus genome reconstruction, application to influenza virus. PLoS Comput Biol. 2026 Jul 16;22(7):e1014115. Abstract
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In the context of viral epidemic surveillance, generating accurate consensus viral genomes from sequencing data is critical for tracking the emergence of mutations of concern, evaluating the genomic diversity ... Chen Y, Ankerhold J, Jia T, Wolkewitz M, Fuchs J,. Autoantibodies against type I interferons in patients with zoonotic H7N9 influenza: an observational case-control study. EBioMedicine. 2026 Jul 16;130:106387. Abstract
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Background: The determinants of the species barrier preventing human infections with avian influenza A viruses (IAV) are incompletely understood. We previously identified loss-of-function variants of the ... Han Yan, etc.,al. [preprint]Antibodies against influenza A/H1N1pdm2009 and B/Victoria strains but not A/H3N2 are increased in recent onset type 1 narcolepsy versus matched controls. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.06.13.26355596. Abstract
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Study Objectives Onsets of Narcolepsy type-1 (NT1) increased following A/H1N1 vaccination with Pandemrix? in Europe and with A/H1N1pdm2009 infections in China and other countries. To test if other strains ... 10582 items, 20/Page, Page[7/530][|<<] [|<] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [>|] [>>|] |
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