Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 'bird flu' virus infection and potential transmission in humans

ScienceDaily
Dec 5, 2024, 2:24 pm203 pts
Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus? A recent study reveals that a single mutation in the H5N1 'bird flu' virus that has recently infected dairy cows in the U.S.…

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