Rising H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns: Are We Repeating Past Mistakes?
A study by Erasmus University Medical Center found that newer H5N1 avian flu strains, including one from a Texas dairy worker, show increased airborne transmissibility compared to older strains, based on experiments with ferrets. The research highlights the importance of understanding the virus's spread among cattle and its potential for mammalian adaptation, crucial for outbreak control and public health safety.