"Global Spread of H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Concerns for Human Health"
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Research reveals that bird flu, or H5N1, has been rapidly spreading since 2020, impacting various non-avian species and resulting in 882 human cases across 23 countries with a worrying fatality rate of 52%. The virus's potential to adapt and infect more species raises concerns about a potential pandemic, prompting calls for urgent research and surveillance. Dr. Diana Bell emphasizes the need for a global overhaul of poultry farming practices to prevent future outbreaks and safeguard both animal and human health.
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