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Serologic Surveillance of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Subtype H5 in Wildlife, Northeast Germany, 2023–2025

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We tested wild ruminants, boar, and carnivores in northeast Germany for highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5 antibodies. Wild ruminants were seronegative, but 3.5% of boar and 12.5%-21.9% of carnivores were seropositive, indicating frequent spillover. Because such events might accelerate mammalian (and ultimately human) adaptation, sustained monitoring remains essential.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3205.251555

Authors: Anne Günther, Josefine Wassermann, Jonas Heck, Marin Bussi, Andrea Aebischer, Christoph Staubach, Hannes Bergmann, Fabian H. Leendertz, Martin Beer, Gereon Schares, Kerstin Wernike

Institutions: Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Utrecht University

Language: English

Topic: Influenza Virus Research Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7156358266

FWCI: 13.41

Cites: 14

Cited by: 3

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