Novel Flu Viruses in Bats and Cattle: “Pushing the Envelope” of Influenza Infection

Abstract

Influenza viruses are among the major infectious disease threats of animal and human health. This review examines the recent discovery of novel influenza viruses in bats and cattle, the evolving complexity of influenza virus host range including the ability to cross species barriers and geographic boundaries, and implications to animal and human health.

Keywords

• influenza viruses
• bats
• cattle
• Orthomyxoviridae