Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the US. with sporadic human cases. We describe characteristics of human A(H5N1) cases identified from March through October 2024 in the US.
Critical Illness in an Adolescent with Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A viruses are circulating among wild birds and poultry in British Columbia, Canada. Here, we report a case of critical illness caused by influenza A virus infection in British Columbia.
An influenza mRNA vaccine protects ferrets from lethal infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) continues to spread throughout domestic poultry and cattle, with occasional transmission to humans.
An influenza mRNA vaccine protects ferrets from lethal infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) continues to spread throughout domestic poultry and cattle, with occasional transmission to humans.
Avian flu suspected on South Africa’s remote Marion Island
Half of world’s population of wandering albatross could be at risk.
H5N1 Bird Flu continues to take its toll in the United States
Clade 2.3.4.4b of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus causing outbreaks in wild and domestic birds around the world, continues to spread in dairy cows, poultry and other animals across the United States.
Sensors for surveillance of RNA viruses: a One Health perspective
The widespread use of RNA virus sensors is expected to enhance the effectiveness of surveillance systems for infectious diseases.
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Joint Statement of the Steering Group on Influenza Vaccination on the Council Conclusions on the improvement of cardiovascular health in the European Union
Respiratory infections can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases among all people. Studies show that for CVD patients diagnosed with flu, the risk of experiencing a heart attack increases 6-fold.
Novel human-type receptor-binding H5N1 virus in live poultry markets, China
Avian influenza viruses represent a considerable public health risk, with the capability to cross species barriers and cause severe disease in humans.
The state of H5N1 avian influenza risk
We meet 10 remarkable people who shaped science in 2024 and learn what we need to know about H5N1 avian influenza.
A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors
In 2021, a highly pathogenic influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus was detected in North America that is capable of infecting a diversity of avian species, marine mammals, and humans.
A single mutation in bovine influenza H5N1 hemagglutinin switches specificity to human receptors
In 2021, a highly pathogenic influenza H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b virus was detected in North America that is capable of infecting a diversity of avian species, marine mammals, and humans.
