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ArticleViruses2025

Pathogenicity of Novel H3 Avian Influenza Viruses in Chickens and Development of a Promising Vaccine.

Shuning Zhou, Yaxin Zhang, Shuo Liu, Cheng Peng, Jiajing Shang, Jie Tian, Xiaoqi Li, Fuxiao Liu, Wenming Jiang, Hualei Liu

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Shuning ZhouCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China.
Yaxin ZhangChina Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao 266032, China.
Shuo LiuChina Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao 266032, China.
Cheng PengChina Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao 266032, China.
Jiajing ShangChina Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao 266032, China.
Jie TianCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan 030801, China.
Xiaoqi LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China.
Fuxiao LiuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3078-0613
Wenming JiangChina Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao 266032, China.ORCID 0000-0002-1946-7212
Hualei LiuCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China.

Funding

Shandong Provincial Key Research and Development Program Grant No. 2022CXGC010606
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Since 2022, three cases of human infections of novel H3N8 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) have been confirmed in China. Given the potential for significant public health implications, the prompt detection and containment of the virus is particularly important. Comprehensive analyses were conducted of the complete viral gene sequences of five H3 subtype AIVs that were isolated from chickens, pigeons, and geese in live poultry markets in China in 2023. Four strains exhibited a high degree of homology with the H3N8 viruses responsible for human infections in 2022 and 2023. A subsequent study was conducted to investigate the pathogenicity differences among multiple subtypes of the H3 AIVs in chickens. The study revealed that all infected chickens exhibited clinical signs and viral shedding. Notably, two H3N8 viruses, which were highly homologous to human strains, demonstrated significant differences in adaptability to chickens. The goose-derived H3N5 strain displayed high adaptability to chickens and could replicate in multiple organs, with the highest titer in the cloaca. Additionally, a potential vaccine strain, designated CK/NT308/H3N3, was successfully developed that provided complete clinical protection and effectively prevented viral shedding against both H3N3 and H3N8 viruses. In conclusion, CK/NT308/H3N3 presents a promising vaccine candidate.

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ChickensInfluenza A Virus, H3N8 SubtypeInfluenza in BirdsInfluenza VaccinesPoultry DiseasesAnimalsChinaColumbidaeGeesePhylogenyVirulenceVirus SheddingInfluenza VaccineschickenH3 avian influenza virusesprotective effectvaccine

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PMCPMC11946779

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