tetano
Editor, Senior Moderator
Anim Biosci
. 2024 Aug 20.
doi: 10.5713/ab.24.0560. Online ahead of print. Unprecedented H5N1 Outbreak: A Rare Cross-Species Influenza Threat
Cheol-Heui Yun[SUP] 1 [/SUP]
Affiliations
The recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cattle is a cross-species infection, underscoring the adaptability of the virus to infect mammals, particularly domestic ruminants across multiple farms. The outbreak has had a huge economic impact, including the depopulation of millions of hens. While current influenza surveillance indicates no unusual human influenza activity, the situation has raised public concerns due to the virus's zoonotic potential and its devastating impact on both avian and mammalian species. Most importantly, thorough surveillance and adherence to food safety measures to prevent potential human infections are top priorities.
Keywords: CDC recommends; Cross-species infection; H5N1; H5N1 life cycle; HPAI symptoms; Highly pathogenic avian influenza.
. 2024 Aug 20.
doi: 10.5713/ab.24.0560. Online ahead of print. Unprecedented H5N1 Outbreak: A Rare Cross-Species Influenza Threat
Cheol-Heui Yun[SUP] 1 [/SUP]
Affiliations
- PMID: 39164086
- DOI: 10.5713/ab.24.0560
The recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in dairy cattle is a cross-species infection, underscoring the adaptability of the virus to infect mammals, particularly domestic ruminants across multiple farms. The outbreak has had a huge economic impact, including the depopulation of millions of hens. While current influenza surveillance indicates no unusual human influenza activity, the situation has raised public concerns due to the virus's zoonotic potential and its devastating impact on both avian and mammalian species. Most importantly, thorough surveillance and adherence to food safety measures to prevent potential human infections are top priorities.
Keywords: CDC recommends; Cross-species infection; H5N1; H5N1 life cycle; HPAI symptoms; Highly pathogenic avian influenza.