Indian scientists trace bird flu strains to East Asia

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Indian scientists traced recent bird flu strains in Kerala to East Asia, identifying their entry and spread routes. The study revealed the H5N1 virus likely arrived from East Asia around 2022, while earlier H5N8 outbreaks in 2016 had separate East Asian origins. India's location on a migratory bird flyway makes it vulnerable to virus introductions and reassortment, necessitating enhanced surveillance.


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