The Haemagglutinin Genes of the UK Clade 2.3.4.4b H5N1 Avian Influenza Viruses from 2020 to 2022 Retain Strong Avian Phenotype
J. Yang, R. Daines, P. Chang, T. K. Karunarathna, M. Qureshi, J.-R. Sadeyen, J. James, A. C. Banyard, M. J. Slomka, I. H. Brown, M. Iqbal
This study evaluates HA functionality of UK H5N1 avian influenza viruses from 2020-2022, finding they retain strong avian phenotype with low zoonotic threat.
bioRxiv · Jul 9, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology