Competition between transmission lineages mediated by human mobility shapes seasonal influenza epidemics in the US
Due to its climatic variability, complex mobility networks and geographic expanse, the United States represents a compelling setting to explore the transmission processes that lead to heterogeneous yearly seasonal influenza epidemics.
Human infections with Eurasian avian-like swine influenza virus detected by coincidence via routine respiratory surveillance systems, the Netherlands, 2020 to 2023
Human infections with swIAV have been detected sporadically in Europe whereas in the United States, such infections have been detected more frequently.
Diverse bat organoids provide pathophysiological models for zoonotic viruses
Several viruses that cause problems for human beings originated in bats. However, cellular and tissue models for understanding virus infection in these important reservoir species are limited.
Avian influenza housing measures lifted in England
Mandatory housing measures introduced across a large swathe of England to try and curb the spread of avian influenza are being lifted from today (15 May).