A single mutation in the surface protein of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus could allow for easier human transmission.

July 8, 2024 — While H5N1 avian influenza virus taken from infected cow's milk makes mice and ferrets sick when dripped into their noses, airborne transmission of the virus between ferrets -- a ...

A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier ...

The H5N1 strain, a prominent subtype of avian flu, has been a significant concern. While human-to-human transmission is rare, the virus can spread through contact with infected birds, their ...

The H5N1 avian flu’s recent transmission pattern concerns epidemiologists and public health officials. The virus has been transmitted from poultry and dairy cows to farm workers and others in ...