Is bird flu a risk to people yet?

The term “bird flu” refers to a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A, classified as H5N1. Wild birds carry and transmit this flu, though most do not get sick from it. However, it has been detected in birds and mammals at farms such as poultry and dairy cows and has the potential to cause disease in people.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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