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).
Viral factors underlying the pandemic potential of influenza viruses
Over the past 25 years, there has been an increasing number of mammalian (including human) infections caused by avian influenza A viruses that resulted in mild to severe illnesses.
A mathematical model of H5N1 influenza transmission in US dairy cattle
2024 saw a novel outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in US dairy cattle. Limited surveillance data has made determining the true scale of the epidemic difficult.
Wastewater surveillance for avian influenza: national patterns of detection and relationship with reported outbreaks and infections
In 2024, IAV H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the United States moved into cattle. While the outbreak is currently of low risk to the public, there is an urgent need to monitor the disease and prevent spread.
Enhancing the response to avian influenza in the US and globally
The recent emergence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus infections in dairy cows and humans in the U.S. has raised alarms regarding the potential for a pandemic.