Is the seasonality of highly pathogenic avian influenza changing?

Krishna Prasad Acharya; Sarita Phuyal; Sher Bahadur Pun

doi:10.1080/23744235.2026.2710137

August 4, 2026Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases

Is the seasonality of highly pathogenic avian influenza changing?

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This research aims to determine if the seasonality of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is changing over time.
Analyzed historical data on HPAI cases in poultry and wild birds across different seasons.
Examined climatic and ecological factors influencing HPAI infections.
Data indicates a shift in the peak occurrence of HPAI cases from winter to a more varied seasonal distribution in recent years.
Statistical analysis reveals a significant rise in cases outside the traditional winter months.

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Investigates changing seasonality of avian influenza in poultry and wild birds, suggesting ecological impacts.

Abstract

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to cause substantial mortality in poultry and wild birds globally [1,2]. Previously, HPAI showed marked winter seasonality. However, recent studie...

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Acharya et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a758b79847ab6d26c01ece3 https://doi.org/10.1080/23744235.2026.2710137

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Is the seasonality of highly pathogenic avian influenza changing?

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Is the seasonality of highly pathogenic avian influenza changing?

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