A comprehensive review of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1: An imminent threat at doorstep
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services · Kerman University of Medical Sciences · +5 more institutions
Abstract
Avian influenza viruses (AIVs) are globally challenging due to widespread circulation and high mortality rates. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strains like H5N1 have caused significant outbreaks in birds. Since 2003 to 14 July 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) has documented 878 cases of HPAI H5N1 infection in humans and 458 (52.16%) fatalities in 23 countries. Recent outbreaks in wild birds, domestic birds, sea lions, minks, and etc., and the occurrence of genetic variations among HPAI H5N1 strains raise concerns about potential transmission and public health risks. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current understanding and new insights into HPAI H5N1. It begins…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 46.26
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 136
Authors
7- JCJavad Charostad
Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
- MRMohammad Rezaei Zadeh Rukerd
Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Universal Scientific Education and Research Network
- SMShahab Mahmoudvand
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
- DBDavood Bashash
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- SMSeyed Mohammad Ali Hashemi
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Topics & keywords
- Influenza A virus subtype H5N1
- Highly pathogenic
- Outbreak
- Pandemic
- Transmission (telecommunications)
- Biology
- Influenza A virus
- Zoology
- Good health and well-being