Perspective on human diagnostic and national reference laboratory preparedness for zoonotic influenza in Europe
Zoonotic influenza A viruses (zIAV) originating from avian and swine reservoirs present a serious concern for public health. Since the emergence of zIAV A(H5N1) in 1996, the virus has spread globally, impacting wild birds, poultry, wild and domestic mammals, including cattle and pigs, and sporadically infecting humans. Challenges persist in detecting and cha
