H5N1 case in US raises pandemic concerns
The Indian Express — April 5, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC
Summary: A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in a person and cattle in the US has raised concerns of a potential pandemic. H5N1 has a mortality rate of 60%, higher than Covid-19's 3%. There have been 887 cases of H5N1 with a 52% fatality rate globally. The virus has infected humans since 1997, mostly through contact with birds. Prevention, testing, and monitoring are crucial.
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