Dr. Luis Martinez-Sobrido and Dr. Ahmed Mostafa Elsayed are investigating genetic and phenotypic changes in an H5N1 avian influenza virus isolated from the first reported U.S human fatality. Their work examines viral adaptation, replication, and antiviral susceptibility, providing critical insight into the evolutionary dynamics and pandemic potential of emerging avian influenza strains.
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