Britt Gjerset

The paper reports H5N1 and H5N5 HPAI virus infections in red foxes in Norway, showing systemic infection and phylogenetic similarity to avian viruses.

This study tracks the introduction and spread of HPAIVs in the High Arctic, identifying multiple genotypes and suggesting repeated introductions and local viral amplification.

The paper reports the first confirmed case of HPAIV H5N5 in a polar bear and Atlantic walrus in Svalbard, with widespread seroconversion in polar bears following initial bird detections.

The paper reports a mass mortality event in Black-legged Kittiwakes caused by HPAI H5N1, detailing pathological findings and zoonotic potential.