Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection

ScienceDaily
Dec 6, 2024, 4:21 pm69 pts
A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier transmission among humans, according to new research. The study results reinforce the need for continued, vigilant…

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