Trombetta CM, Fiori A, Falsini A, Pellegrini F, Le. Multicenter Serologic Investigation of Influenza D Virus in Cats and Dogs, Europe, 2015~2024. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 Feb. Abstract
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We conducted a multicenter study in Europe (France, Italy, and Ukraine) to assess the seroprevalence of influenza D virus (IDV) in domestic cats and dogs. Serum samples from France (2015–2018) and Italy ... YANG Xiaoyi, YUAN Chunliu, WEI Hongkuang, WANG Qin. Characteristic analysis of severe case of a human infection with H9N2 avian influenza in Nanning City. J Med Pest Control, Apr 2026, Vol.42, No.4. Abstract
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Objective To analyze the clinical manifestations of a severe child case of H9N2 Avian influenza virus infection in Nanning and epidemiological features of disease, to explore its possible source of infection, ... Ga E, Bae E, Xie X, Hwang J, Yeom M, Lim JW, Song. Acquisition of amantadine resistance via M gene reassortment in canine H3N2 influenza virus and elucidation of the resistance mechanism. Virol J. 2026 Feb 13. Abstract
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A novel variant of the canine influenza virus H3N2 (cH3N2), designated as the M variant, was identified as containing a matrix (M) gene segment derived from the 2009 pandemic H1N1 virus (pdmH1N1), raising ... Zeka E Glucs, etc.,al. [preprint]Rapid Decline Of Nesting Peregrine Falcons In The San Francisco Bay Region Of California Synchronous With An H5N1 Outbreak. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.11.705416. Abstract
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After rebounding from near extirpation during the organochlorine era, breeding Peregrine Falcons (Falco peregrinus) in California are again facing adversity, this time consistent with an outbreak of a ... Gai W, Wu S, Li B, Zhang Y, Wang Z, Teng Y, Luo G,. Pocket-Based Generative Diffusion Model Accelerates Potent Influenza A Hemagglutinin Inhibitor Discovery. J Med Chem. 2026 Feb 13. Abstract
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The deep generative model has recently advanced 3D chemical space exploration but overlooked the balance between target affinity and structural rationality, limiting their effectiveness in drug discovery. ... Neher RA, Huddleston J, Bedford T, Lewis NS, Harve. Nomenclature for Tracking of Genetic Variation of Seasonal Influenza Viruses. Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2026 Feb;20(2):e70. Abstract
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Background: Genomic surveillance of human seasonal influenza viruses is an essential component of the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response system (GISRS) and informs the recommendations for the seasonal ... Petie R, Costa EF, Kampichler C, Slaterus R, Gonza. Identifying avian influenza hotspots in wild birds in the Netherlands. PLoS One. 2026 Feb 12;21(2):e0341829. Abstract
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) threatens wild and domestic birds, mammals, and humans. The global spread of HPAI through wild birds requires timely, spatially accurate detection for enhanced ... Viner TC, Dirks D, Straughan DJ, Hauck T. Fly larvae as an alternative sample for the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2026 Feb 13:10406387251415197. Abstract
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Altered carcasses present a diagnostic challenge to veterinary pathologists. Autolysis and putrefaction may render organs unrecognizable, and scavenging by vertebrates and insects may remove organs entirely. ... Righter DJ, Howey EB, Siepker CL, Burrough ER, Mag. Detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus in cull dairy cows with underlying respiratory and systemic disease. J Vet Diagn Invest. 2026 Feb 13:10406387261417354. Abstract
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b virus was identified in 4 cull dairy cows condemned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because of pneumonia with accompanying systemic ... Aljowaie RM, Aziz IM, Farrag MA, Almuqrin AM, Alma. Molecular Surveillance, Evolution, and Vaccine Strain Match of the HA and NA Genes of 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Virus Circulating in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Jan 30;27(3):1412. Abstract
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Influenza viruses are characterized by their high mutation rates which require continuous molecular surveillance to ensure the annual effectiveness of influenza vaccines. The current study aimed to investigate ... 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 ... Guiomar R, Henriques C, Pereira da Silva S, Gomes. Cross-sectional study on protective antibodies against influenza A virus subtypes and cross-protection against influenza A(H3N2) subclade K, Portugal, August 2025. Euro Surveill. 2026 Feb;31(6). Abstract
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The 2025/26 season was marked by co-circulation of influenza A subtypes, with the first detection of A(H3N2) subclade K in September 2025. In August 2025 in Portugal, 14.8% (95% CI: 12.2-17.8) of 886 persons ... Ikonen N, Haveri A, Lindh E, Liedes O, Vara S, Pak. Reduced neutralising antibody responses against emerging 2025/26 influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 subclade D.3.1 and A(H3N2) subclade K viruses among healthcare workers, Finland, August to October 2025. Euro Surveill. 2026 Feb;31(6). Abstract
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During autumn 2025, drifted influenza A(H3N2) subclade K and A(H1N1)pdm09 subclade D.3.1. and D.3.1.1 viruses were detected in Finland. We assessed antibody responses against 2024/25 vaccine and 2025/26 ... 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 ... KE Qian, ZHENG Ju, WU Ping, ZHUANG Li. Analysis of the gene sequences of two cases of human infection with avian influenza H9N2 in Guizhou province in 2024. J Trop Med, Jan. 2026, Vol.26, No.1. Abstract
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Objective To explore the molecular characteristics of human infections with H9N2 avian influenza virus (AIV) in Guizhou province, so as to provide evidence for the prevention and control of avian influenza ... 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. ... 9968 items, 20/Page, Page[8/499][|<<] [|<] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [>|] [>>|] |
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