H5N1 genetic structure

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H5N1

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 Genetic structure Infection Human mortality Global spread in 2004 in 2005 in 2006 in 2007 2020–2024 Social impact Pandemic Vaccine

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The genetic structure of H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus ([influenza A virus subtype H5N1]), is characterized by a segmented RNA genome consisting of eight gene segments that encode for various viral proteins essential for replication, host adaptation, and immune evasion.