Molecular Analysis of Influenza A (A/H3N2) Viruses Indicates Antigenic Drift in the Receptor Binding Domain and Potential Vaccine Mismatch Among Strains in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024–2025 - Top-Institutions - MDSpire

Molecular Analysis of Influenza A (A/H3N2) Viruses Indicates Antigenic Drift in the Receptor Binding Domain and Potential Vaccine Mismatch Among Strains in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024–2025

  • By

  • Shatha Ata Abdulgader

  • Ibrahim M. Aziz

  • Abdulhadi M. Abdulwahed

  • Mohamed A. Farrag

  • Reem M. Aljowaie

  • Abdulaziz M. Almuqrin

  • Noorah A. Alkubaisi

  • Fahad N. Almajhdi

  • February 19, 2026

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  • #1

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    Atlanta, GA

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Virology
    • Epidemiology

  • #2

    The Francis Crick Institute
    The Francis Crick Institute

    London, UK

    Key Differentiators

    • Virology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Immunology

  • #3

    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH
    National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH

    Bethesda, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Immunology
    • Virology

  • #4

    King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)
    King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Key Differentiators

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Molecular Epidemiology
    • Virology

  • #5

    University of Hong Kong (HKU) - School of Public Health
    University of Hong Kong (HKU) - School of Public Health

    Hong Kong, HK

    Key Differentiators

    • Virology
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

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Molecular Analysis of Influenza A (A/H3N2) Viruses Indicates Antigenic Drift in the Receptor Binding Domain and Potential Vaccine Mismatch Among Strains in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2024–2025

  • by Shatha Ata Abdulgader, Ibrahim M. Aziz, Abdulhadi M. Abdulwahed, Mohamed A. Farrag, Reem M. Aljowaie, Abdulaziz M. Almuqrin, Noorah A. Alkubaisi, Fahad N. Almajhdi

  • February 19, 2026

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