Avian Influenza Virus Genomes from Germany, 2024-2025 Season

A dataset combining nationwide avian influenza surveillance in Germany with whole-genome sequencing and Bayesian phylogeographic reconstruction for the 2024–2025 season. It includes multiple genetically distinct high pathogenicity avian influenza H5 clade 2.3.4.4b genotypes and reassortants. The data was authored by Ann Kathrin Ahrens and released under a CC-BY-4.0 license.

Use Cases

• Phylogeographic reconstruction of virus movement based on whole-genome sequencing data
• Analysis of reassortment events among avian influenza genotypes during an outbreak season
• Identifying key geographic interfaces for viral exchange, such as coastal convergence zones for migratory birds
• Integrating surveillance data from wild bird monitoring with genomic sequencing for early detection

Strengths

• Includes whole-genome sequencing data for virus evolution analysis
• Combines surveillance with phylogenetic and phylogeographic methods
• Focuses on the specific 2024–2025 influenza season

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

Ann Kathrin Ahrens via figshare

Collection Method

Combined nationwide avian influenza surveillance with whole-genome sequencing and Bayesian phylogeographic reconstruction

Time Range

2024–2025 season

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-28 06:16:47; freshness should be verified

Geography

Germany, with inferred connections across Europe, particularly North Sea and Baltic Sea coastal regions