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Avian flu is evolving but what risk does it pose to us?
The Briefing Room
The Evolution of Bird Flu to Human Pandemics
Professor Wendy Barkley explains the origins of the flu virus in birds and its potential transmission pathways to humans through intermediate species like pigs. The chapter discusses the rapid mutation of the flu virus in bird-mammal interactions, leading to the emergence of new strains that can cause pandemics. It also highlights the fatal impact of highly pathogenic bird flu strains on various animal species and the challenges in tracking and controlling the spread of the virus in cattle.
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