U.S. trust in physicians as key public health messengers during the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak
The emerging threat of H5N1 avian influenza in humans has renewed the need for effective public health communication strategies, especially in light of reduced public trust in governmental institutions.
Breaking the spread of avian flu: new tools for faster detection
New accurate tests can now specifically detect highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu. These JRC-developed tests can track the spread of the virus in various samples, including wastewater.
Immunogenicity and safety of a rabies-based highly pathogenic influenza A virus H5 vaccine in cattle
The circulation of highly pathogenic H5 influenza A viruses in cattle, other mammals, and wildlife threatens animal and human health.
Landscape changes elevate the risk of avian influenza virus diversification and emergence in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) threatens wildlife, agriculture, and humans.
Lung cell fates during influenza
Roughly 1 billion people are infected by Influenza A viruses (IAVs) worldwide each year, resulting in approximately half a million deaths.
An mRNA-based broad-spectrum antiviral inspired by ISG15 deficiency protects against viral infections in vitro and in vivo
The type I interferon (IFN-I) response is a conserved cascade of signaling and gene expression that, among other functions, confers protection of cells from viral infection.
Tracking HPAIV H5 through a geographic survey of Antarctic seabird populations
An extensive survey for the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus (HPAIV) H5 in seabird species is reported here.
Daily briefing: Bird flu is ‘everywhere’ on dairy farms
H5N1 avian influenza might be airborne, helping it to spread rapidly in dairy cows. Plus, the most massive black hole ever detected and the grim reality of cuts to US malaria programmes.
