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Tropism and Replication Competence of Cattle Influenza A(H5N1) Genotype B3.13 Virus in Human Bronchus and Lung Tissue.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 May 2026
Hui Kenrie P Y, Ho John C W, Ng Ka-Chun, Webby Richard J, Peiris Malik, Nicholls John M, Chan Michael C W
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In 2024, influenza A(H5N1) genotype B3.13 viruses emerged from cattle and caused mild spillover infections in humans. Using human bronchus and lung tissue, we evaluated tropism, replication, and pathogenesis of 2 cattle influenza isolates. Those viruses showed moderate replication competence and induced robust proinflammatory responses, suggesting potential risk for human health.
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