Exploring Potential Intermediates in the Cross-Species Transmission of Influenza A Virus to Humans
Chung-Young Lee
Abstract
The influenza A virus (IAV) has been a major cause of several pandemics, underscoring the importance of elucidating its transmission dynamics. This review investigates potential intermediate hosts in the cross-species transmission of IAV to humans, focusing on the factors that facilitate zoonotic events. We evaluate the roles of various animal hosts, including pigs, galliformes, companion animals, minks, marine mammals, and other animals, in the spread of IAV to humans.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyInfluenza A virusTransmission (telecommunications)GalliformesPandemicInfluenza A virus subtype H5N1VirologyVirusAnimal speciesCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ZoologyDiseaseMedicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyElectrical engineeringEngineeringInfluenza Virus Research StudiesAnimal Disease Management and EpidemiologyRespiratory viral infections research