# The global H5N1 influenza panzootic in mammals

*PRI Rank #3 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Influenza Virus Research Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #3 |
| 18m citations | 343 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-08054-z |
| Corresponding authors | Martha I. Nelson |
| Institution | The Pirbright Institute, United Kingdom |

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

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-08054-z](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08054-z)

## Topics

HPAI H5N1 virus · Panzootic · mammalian infections · Avian influenza · Cross-species transmission · Spillover · Hemagglutinin (HA) · Neuraminidase (NA) · Avian influenza · viral adaptation · receptor binding specificity · mammalian reservoir · pandemic potential · phylogenetic analysis · Viral surveillance

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