Nature Comms: Trimester-dependent vertical transmission of H5N1 influenza virus through placental and mammary routes impairs offspring development

Photo Credit – CDC #19,303 In late 2024, in EID Journal: Systematic Review of Avian Influenza Virus Infection and Outcomes during Pregnancy - among 30 pregnant women diagnosed with avian flu (H5N1 n = 16, H7N9 n = 13, and H5N6 n = 1) - researchers reported high mortality rates for both mothers (90.0%, 27/30) and their babie s (86.7%, 26/30). As we've discussed often (see Pregnancy & Flu: A Bad…