The assay allowed sensitive and specific detection of antibodies directed against H5 hemagglutinin of clade 2.3.4.4b in a wide range of birds and mammals, including humans.

EMA White Paper assessing receptivity to improving testing and surveillance for RSV & HMPV across Europe, with a specific focus on older adults.

Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) recognizes single-stranded RNA viruses, including IAV, yet its role in maternal immune responses and pregnancy outcomes during IAV infection is poorly understood.

Shi et al. recently introduced VaxSeer1, a novel artificial intelligence (AI) tool for seasonal influenza vaccine strain selection.

ECDC's initiative aims to set up a competent regional workforce for the prevention and control of challenges posed by communicable diseases and to enhance regional cooperation to tackle cross-border health security threats.

With promising developments in the field of respiratory viral infections, the conference sessions covered hot topics on seasonal, pandemic, and zoonotic influenza viruses, as well as other respiratory viruses such as RSV and SARS-CoV-2.

Keynote Lecture by Dexter Wiseman, Imperial College London

ESWI 2023: 10 key take home messages