Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology (JMGCB)
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology

GENETIC MUTATIONS IN INFLUENZA VIRUS AND THEIR IMPACT ON ANTIVIRAL TREATMENTS: A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS

Obeed, Ameer Najy (Unknown)
Aziz, Zainab Nadhum (Unknown)
Al-Waeli, Jaafar Hamid Jaafar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Nov 2025

Abstract

Objective: This study synthesizes recent evidence (2020–2025) to evaluate key influenza virus mutations associated with resistance to neuraminidase inhibitors (oseltamivir, zanamivir) and cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitors (baloxavir), and to assess their implications for antiviral efficacy. Method: A structured literature analysis was conducted by integrating global surveillance reports and peer-reviewed studies, summarizing mutation frequencies and resistance patterns, supported by descriptive statistical tabulation and simulated trend visualization. Results: The findings indicate that canonical neuraminidase resistance mutations such as H275Y, R292K, and N295S remain rare, generally occurring at <1% prevalence across most surveillance datasets, although localized increases in PA-I38 substitutions associated with reduced baloxavir susceptibility have emerged in specific regions. The theoretical impact assessment suggests that resistance-linked mutations primarily reduce clinical effectiveness in post-treatment isolates and in severe or immunocompromised cases. Novelty: This work provides an updated synthesis of post-pandemic influenza antiviral resistance trends and highlights the growing relevance of PA-I38 variants, underscoring the need for continuous genomic surveillance and the development of next-generation antiviral strategies that target highly conserved viral functions.

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JMGCB

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Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing

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Journal of Medical Genetics and Clinical Biology is a peer-reviewed forum for advances at the intersection of human genetics and clinical medicine. The journal welcomes original research, reviews, brief reports, and case reports that translate genomic discoveries into clinical utility—spanning ...