The neuropathogenesis of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5Nx viruses in mammalian species including humans

Lisa Bauer, Feline F.W. Benavides, Edwin J.B. Veldhuis Kroeze, Emmie de Wit, Debby van Riel*

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Abstract

Circulation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5Nx viruses of the A/Goose/Guangdong/1/96 lineage in birds regularly causes infections of mammals, including humans. In many mammalian species, infections are associated with severe neurological disease, a unique feature of HPAI H5Nx viruses compared with other influenza A viruses. Here, we provide an overview of the neuropathogenesis of HPAI H5Nx virus infection in mammals, centered on three aspects: neuroinvasion, neurotropism, and neurovirulence. We focus on in vitro studies, as well as studies on naturally or experimentally infected mammals. Additionally, we discuss the contribution of viral factors to the neuropathogenesis of HPAI H5Nx virus infections and the efficacy of intervention strategies to prevent neuroinvasion or the development of neurological disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)953-970
Number of pages18
JournalTrends in Neurosciences
Volume46
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
L.B. is supported by The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (XS contract number OCENW.XS22.2.045) and by grant 2023 from the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Europäische Gesellschaft für klinische Mikrobiologie und Infektionskrankheiten) (ESCMID). E.d.W. is supported by the Intramural Research Program of NIAID, NIH. D.v.R. is supported by fellowships from The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (VIDI contract 91718308) and the European Union's Horizon Europe FARM2FORK research and innovation program Kappa Flu grant number 101084171. The authors declare no competing interests.

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