Gaps in Bird Flu Surveillance Pose Pandemic Risk, Experts Warn

Experts Urge Swift Action Amid Growing Concerns Over H5N1 Spread

Scientists monitoring the spread of bird flu are increasingly worried that insufficient surveillance could leave the world vulnerable to a new pandemic. Interviews with over a dozen leading disease experts by Reuters reveal that gaps in tracking the H5N1 avian flu subtype, which has been spreading among migratory birds since 2020, may hinder timely intervention.

The recent spread of the virus to 129 dairy herds across 12 U.S. states marks a significant shift, potentially bringing the virus closer to human transmission. Infections have also been found in various mammals, including alpacas and house cats. Read full article at - https://digpu.com/health/gaps-in-bird-flu-surveillance-pose-pandemic-risk-experts-warn