Corina S. Concha-Santos

Nov 8, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Iván Sanz-Muñoz |Javier Sanchez-Martinez |Carla Rodriguez-Crespo |Corina S. Concha-Santos

AbstractThe current situation with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) is causing a worldwide concern due to multiple outbreaks in wild birds, poultry, and mammals. Moreover, multiple zoonotic infections in humans have been reported. Importantly, HPAI H5N1 viruses with genetic markers of adaptation to mammals have been detected. Together with HPAI H5N1, avian influenza viruses H7N9 (high and low pathogenic) stand out due to their high mortality rates in humans.