WHO launches new global influenza strategy    
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WHO released a Global Influenza Strategy for 2019-2030 aimed at protecting people in all countries from the threat of influenza. The goal of the strategy is to prevent seasonal influenza, control the spread ...

OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza(H5N2), Chinese Taipei    
submitted by kickingbird at Oct, 30, 2019 from OIE
Information received on 29/10/2019 from Dr Wen-Jane Tu, Chief Veterinary Officer, Deputy Director General, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine, Council of Agriculture, Executive ...

OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza, South Africa    
submitted by kickingbird at Oct, 30, 2019 from OIE
nformation received on 28/10/2019 from Dr Bothle Michael Modisane, Chief Director , Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Animal Production and Health, PRETORIA, South Africa SummaryReport ...

OIE: Highly pathogenic avian influenza(H5N6), Vietnam    
submitted by kickingbird at Oct, 17, 2019 from OIE
Report typeFollow-up report No. 3Date of start of the event23/06/2019Date of confirmation of the event25/06/2019Report date16/10/2019Date submitted to OIE16/10/2019Reason for notificationRecurrence of ...

OIE: Low pathogenic avian influenza (poultry)(H5N2), Dominican Republic    
submitted by kickingbird at Oct, 17, 2019 from OIE
Report typeFollow-up report No. 2Date of start of the event02/11/2018Date of confirmation of the event29/11/2018Report date16/10/2019Date submitted to OIE16/10/2019Reason for notificationRecurrence of ...

Brazee PL, et al. Linear ubiquitin assembly complex regulates lung epithelial driven responses during influenza infection. J Clin Invest. 2019 Nov 12..  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 days ago from J Clin Invest. 2019 Nov 12.
Influenza A virus (IAV) is among the most common causes of pneumonia related death worldwide. Pulmonary epithelial cells are the primary target for viral infection and replication and respond by releasing ...

Wang S, et al. Reverse transcription recombinase-aided amplification assay for H7 subtype avian influenza virus. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2019 Nov 12..  Abstract  
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H7 subtype avian influenza virus infection is an emerging zoonosis in some Asian countries and an important avian disease worldwide. A rapid and simple test is needed to confirm infection in suspected ...

Muzyka D, et al. Highly Pathogenic and Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5 Subtype Viruses in Wild Birds in Ukraine. Avian Dis. 2019 Mar 1;63(sp1):235-245..  Abstract  
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There have been three waves of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in commercial, backyard poultry, and wild birds in Ukraine. The first (2005-2006) and second (2008) waves were caused by ...

Sultan HA, et al. Efficacy of Clade 2.3.2 H5-Recombinant Baculovirus Vaccine in Protecting Muscovy and Pekin Ducks from Clade 2.3.4.4 H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Infection. Avian Dis. 2019 Mar 1;63(sp1):219-229..  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 days ago from Avian Dis. 2019 Mar 1;63(sp1):219-229.
In late 2016, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus subtype H5N8 clade 2.3.4.4 was reported in Egypt in migratory birds; subsequently, the virus spread to backyard and commercial poultry in ...

Schreiber A, et al. Type I interferon antagonistic properties of Influenza B virus polymerase proteins. Cell Microbiol. 2019 Nov 11:e13143.  Abstract  
submitted by kickingbird at 3 days ago from Cell Microbiol. 2019 Nov 11:e13143
The innate immune system, in particular the type I interferon (IFN) response, is a powerful defense against virus infections. In turn, many if not all viruses have evolved various means to circumvent, ...