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#Global #Prevalence and #Distribution of #H9 Subtype of Avian #Influenza Viruses in Wild #Birds: Literature Review with Meta-Analysis

Abstract Background :  As a natural accelerator of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds , the H9 subtype of avian influenza poses a substantial threat to both humans and the poultry industry . A comprehensive meta-analysis is necessary to assess the current status of the global H9 outbreak. In this research, a literature review and meta-analysis are presented on the surveillance studies of the H9 subtype of avian influenza in wild birds worldwide up to 2024. Methods :  A comprehensive search strategy was employed, utilizing the China Science and Technology Journal Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scientific Direct databases. The exclusion criteria for this study included duplicate studies, reviews, other host studies, as well as research with inconsistent or insufficient data. An analysis was conducted on data obtained from a total of 31 publications. The rate-conversion analyses were conducted using a random-effects mod...

Beyond #MERS: #Merbecovirus #receptor plasticity calls for emergence #preparedness

Abstract Three studies recently published in Cell reveal distinct ACE2 binding interactions across the merbecoviruses , uncovering how HKU5 can use ACE2s of many non-human hosts and identifying a novel HKU5 lineage capable of using human ACE2. These findings highlight merbecovirus receptor plasticity and caution for preparedness against potential merbecovirus threats. Source: Cell, Host & Microbe,  https://www.cell.com/cell-host-microbe/abstract/S1931-3128(25)00096-4?rss=yes ____

#Lithuania - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

{Kauno Region} Information about dead mute swans was received through passive surveillance. The swan was sampled and delivered to the National Reference Laboratory for HPAI detection. Source: WOAH,  https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/6414 ____

Increased #Pneumonia-Related #Emergency Department Visits, Northern #Italy

Abstract An increase in pneumonia-related emergency department visits was observed in Lombardy, northern Italy, during June–October 2024. Viral causes appear insufficient to explain the increase, suggesting a bacterial cause . Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Bordetella pertussis emerged as possible causes when other surveillance systems were consulted, but the reasons behind this trend remain unknown . Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,  https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31/5/24-1790_article ____

#Mexico: The Ministry of Health reports the #death of the first #human case of avian #influenza A (#H5N1)

{Automatic translation. Edited.}  www.gob.mx/salud The Ministry of Health reports the death of the first human case of avian influenza A (H5N1) in Mexico .  It is reported that a three-year-old girl diagnosed with avian influenza A(H5N1) and a resident of Durango died today at 1:35 a.m. due to respiratory complications resulting from the infection.  It is a viral disease that affects birds (wild and domestic), mammals and occasionally humans.  Local, state, and federal health, environmental, and agricultural authorities continue prevention and control measures within the context of One Health. So far, 38 human contacts of the case have been sampled, all of which have tested negative .  No additional human cases have been identified, and the risk of further cases is considered low.  X:  @SSalud_mx   Source: Ministry of Health,  https://www.gob.mx/salud/prensa/secretaria-de-salud-informa-la-defuncion-del-primer-caso-humano-de-influenza-avi...