Current information of H9N2 virus zoonotic infection and its emerging pandemic potential: A review

H9N2: Zoonotic infection and its emerging pandemic potential

Authors

  • Mohit Kamthania Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Medicines and Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Renu Kumari Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Medicines and Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Sirajuddin Ali Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Medicines and Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Ajaj Hussain Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Medicines and Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Abhimanyu Kumar Jha Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Applied Medicines and Research, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

H9N2, infection, influenza, pandemic, reassortment, zoonotic

Abstract

H9N2 avian influenza viruses cause worldwide infections in animals including humans and show a threat as a pandemic infection. Since 1998 more than 59 cases including one death due to H9N2 infection had been reported worldwide and the majority of confirmed cases were young children. Due to the large host variety, tolerance to both poultry and mammals and widespread gene reassortment, H9N2 viruses played a crucial role in worldwide infection. In this review, we discuss the current worldwide infection of H9N2 avian influenza viruses as well as their host range, pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, control, and its pandemic potential.

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Kamthania M, Kumari R, Ali S, Hussain A, Jha AK. Current information of H9N2 virus zoonotic infection and its emerging pandemic potential: A review: H9N2: Zoonotic infection and its emerging pandemic potential. Community Acquir Infect. 2020;5. Accessed May 3, 2025. https://www.hksmp.com/journals/cai/article/view/187

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