# Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Influenza Virus Research Studies Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 179 |
| Journal | New England Journal of Medicine |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1056/nejmoa2414610 |
| Corresponding authors | Shikha Garg |
| Institution | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States |

**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:** [10.1056/nejmoa2414610](https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa2414610)

## Topics

HPAI H5N1 virus · Bovine H5N1 infection · Poultry outbreak · conjunctivitis · oseltamivir · personal protective equipment · occupational exposure · Zoonotic transmission · human-to-human transmission · eye protection · face masks · gloves · mild illness · antiviral treatment timing · conjunctivitis-only presentation · agricultural workers · influenza A/H5 subtyping

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). 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. Accessed 2026-07-29.

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