An Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus, Clade 2.3.4.4b

• Published in: The Journal of infectious diseases Vol. 230; no. 3; pp. 533 - 542
• Main Authors: Webby, Richard J, Uyeki, Timothy M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: US Oxford University Press 23.09.2024
• Subjects: Animals; Avian flu; Birds - virology; Cattle; Conjunctivitis; Cow's milk; Disease Outbreaks; Humans; Influenza A; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype - classification; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype - genetics; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype - isolation & purification; Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype - pathogenicity; Influenza in Birds - epidemiology; Influenza in Birds - virology; Influenza, Human - epidemiology; Influenza, Human - virology; Marine mammals; Outbreaks; Phylogeny; Poultry; Poultry - virology; Public health; Vigilance; Viruses; H5N1 virus; avian influenza; clade 2.3.4.4b

Abstract Since the resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, clade 2.3.4.4b, during 2021, these viruses have spread widely among birds worldwide, causing poultry outbreaks and infections of a wide range of terrestrial and marine mammal species. During 2024, HPAI A(H5N1) v...