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Avian Influenza Clade 2.3.4.4b: Global Impact and Summary Analysis of Vaccine Trials.

László Kovács, Máté Farkas, Péter Ferenc Dobra, Georgia Lennon, László Péter Könyves, Miklós Rusvai

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Review in Vaccines, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

László KovácsDepartment of Animal Hygiene, Herd Health and Mobile Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1078 Budapest, Hungary.ORCID 0009-0009-9281-2543
Máté FarkasPoultry-Care Kft., 5052 Újszász, Hungary.ORCID 0009-0006-8355-4894
Péter Ferenc DobraDepartment of Pathology, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1078 Budapest, Hungary.ORCID 0000-0001-7623-9307
Georgia LennonDepartment of Animal Hygiene, Herd Health and Mobile Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1078 Budapest, Hungary.
László Péter KönyvesDepartment of Animal Hygiene, Herd Health and Mobile Clinic, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1078 Budapest, Hungary.
Miklós RusvaiVet-Diagnostics Kft., 5000 Szolnok, Hungary.

Funding

National Laboratory for Infectious Animal Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance, Veterinary Public Health and Food Chain Safety, University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest RRF-2.3.1-21-2022-00001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAvian influenza (AI), caused by orthomyxoviruses, is a globally significant disease affecting avian and non-avian species. It manifests in two variants, according to the two biovariants of the virus differentiated as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI) strains, both of which compromise animal welfare, reduce productivity, and cause substantial economic loss. The zoonotic potential of HPAI strains, particularly the currently dominant clade 2.3.4.4b, raises concerns about public health and epidemic risks. This review assesses the results of current vaccine trials targeting HPAI clade 2.3.4.4b, emphasizing these studies because most outbreak strains in domestic poultry currently belong to this dominant clade.

methodsMultiple scientific databases comprised reports of research trials on vaccine efficacy against HPAI clade 2.3.4.4b. The Boolean term "Clade 2.3.4.4b AND vaccine" was entered into the following databases: PubMed, PubAg, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect.

resultsThe resulting papers were analyzed. Studies revealed that antigenic similarity between vaccine and field strains enhances protective efficacy (PE), reduces viral shedding, and improves hemagglutination inhibition titers. While multivalent vaccines showed potential, results were inconsistent and varied depending on strain compatibility. Single-dose vaccines may provide sufficient PE for poultry, though ducks and geese often require multiple doses, and long-term PE is yet unknown. It was discovered that vector vaccines can provide appropriate PE against clade 2.3.4.4.b.

conclusionsFurther analysis is needed as their effects may be short-lived, and subsequent doses may be required. Limited research exists on the long-term efficacy of these vaccines and their effectiveness in many avian species. Addressing these gaps is crucial for optimizing vaccination strategies. A re-evaluation of vaccination strategies is recommended but essential to implement adequate biosecurity measures on in poultry farms. This review synthesizes current evidence and may assist veterinarians and authorities in deciding whether to apply or license vaccines to reduce economic losses caused by AI.

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animal welfareepidemicH5N1highly pathogenic avian influenzaOne Healthvaccination

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PMCPMC12115358

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