Two epidemics, one genotype, different outcomes: evolutionary changes of Avian Influenza H5N1, genotype EA-2024-DI
Bianca Zecchin, Isabella Monne, Marta Dianati, Alessio Bortolami, Enrico Savegnago, Erga Shkodra, Sandra Revilla‐Fernández, Mieke Steensels, Steven Van Borm, Emiliya Ivanova, Ivana Rončević, Vladimir Savić, Alexander Nagy, Charlotte K. Hjulsager, Casper Thorup, , Alice Fusaro
The paper tracks the evolution of Avian Influenza H5N1 genotype EA-2024-DI across three epidemic waves, showing changes in transmission patterns and increased mammalian host adaptation.
bioRxiv · May 26, 2026 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology