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Influenza: In the Wild
Oct 5, 2023
David Quammen, author of “Spillover,” discusses the interplay between influenza, environment, animals, and humans. Wendy Puryear explains how seals on a remote island can serve as an early warning system for influenza. Topics include H5N1 bird flu, transmission between birds and seals, and monitoring development and transmission of H5N1.
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- The H5N1 bird flu virus has the ability to rapidly adapt and infect new species, potentially leading to transmission to humans.
- Studying seals as an early warning system for H5N1 transmission from birds to mammals is crucial for predicting pandemics and informing response measures.
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