NIH warns of severe H5N1 bird flu cases in North America, highlighting human-to-human transmission risks.

NIH leaders are urging more action against the accelerating H5N1 bird flu cases in North America. A Canadian teenager with mild pre-existing conditions became critically ill, highlighting the virus's potential severity and adaptability to humans. Most cases involve exposure to infected animals or raw milk, but the virus’s mutations are raising concerns about human-to-human transmission. Surveillance efforts have been hindered by incomplete reporting of animal infections.

December 31, 2024
72 Articles

Further Reading