Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. [1] Wild …

The genetic structure of H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (influenza A virus subtype H5N1), is characterized by a segmented RNA genome consisting of eight gene …

The influenza virus genome consists of eight (influenza A and B viruses) or seven (influenza C and D viruses) segments of single-stranded negative-sense viral RNA (vRNA) (Fig. 1A). Each …

Dec 20, 2024 · Avian influenza A viruses are classified into the following two categories: low pathogenicity avian influenza (LPAI) A viruses, and highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A …

Here we review the pathology of H5N1 avian influenza reported in postmortem and clinical studies and discuss the key pathogenetic mechanisms. Specifically, the virus infects isolated …

The influenza viruses are characterized by segmented, negative-strand RNA genomes requiring an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase of viral origin for replication. The particular structure of …

Nov 26, 2014 · Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, describes a group of viral infections primarily affecting birds, particularly domestic poultry. However, the term can be …

Oct 7, 2024 · The avian influenza virus, a member of the Orthomyxoviridae family, is characterized by its segmented RNA genome, which is encapsulated within a lipid envelope. …

Jun 21, 2023 · Identify the epidemiology of avian influenza. Review the appropriate evaluation of avian influenza. Outline the management options available for avian influenza. Describe some …

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 (A/H5N1) is a subtype of the influenza A virus, which causes the disease avian influenza (often referred to as "bird flu"). It is enzootic (maintained in the …