Episode Details

TWiV reviews remarkable changes in the epidemiology of avian H5N1 influenza virus leading to previously uninfected areas, involvement of previously unaffected wild birds, and devastating outbreaks in farmed poultry, and isolation of a monoclonal antibody against the influenza virus neuraminidase that inhibits infection with a wide range of A and B isolates.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, Kathy Spindler, and Angela Mingarelli

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• Avian influenza H5N1 (Eurosurveillance)
• Pan-influenza NA antibody (Nature)
• World Animal Health Information System
• Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

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