Experts warn of a potential bird flu pandemic, fearing it could surpass the impact of the Covid pandemic. Learn about the H5N1 strain’s threat and its symptoms.
Concerns were expressed by experts over the possibility of a bird flu pandemic, potentially exceeding the severity of the Covid pandemic, according to reports.
The H5N1 strain of bird flu is raising alarm among scientists, who warn that it is approaching a tipping point where it could trigger a worldwide health crisis.
Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi, a renowned bird flu expert, emphasized the urgency of preparing for the potential pandemic, as H5N1 flu has the capability to infect various mammals, including humans.
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Recent incidents, such as a man contracting the H5N1 form of avian influenza from infected dairy cows in Texas, have escalated concerns. The EU’s Food Safety Agency issued a warning about the possibility of a widespread flu pandemic if the virus spreads among humans.
H5N1 flu, also known as avian influenza or bird flu, primarily affects birds but can also infect humans and other mammals, posing a significant public health risk.
Symptoms of H5N1 flu include acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), fever, cough, sore throat, pneumonia, and other severe respiratory illnesses.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the fatality rate for H5N1 flu is over 50%, compared to the decreased mortality rate of Covid-19.
