# Transmission of a human isolate of clade 2.3.4.4b A(H5N1) virus in ferrets

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Virus Infections Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 62 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-08246-7 |
| Corresponding authors | Joanna A. Pulit-Penaloza |
| Institution | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Virus Infections Studies Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-virus-infections-studies/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-08246-7](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08246-7)

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