A group of internationally respected virologists warns against a new pandemic. The degree of bird flu in the US – now it is extensive to all 50 states – accelerate the “mutation”. After first infections in pigs, the experts now fear a change in the H5N1 virus in a pathogen, which can soon be transferred from person to person.
Because the genetic material of pigs and people is very similar, especially in the field of organ systems. Moreover, the farm animals can develop into so -called mixed barrels because they can absorb both humane and bird flu viruses. The members of the global virus network therefore call for the US government and other states to tighten the security measures and also the security protocols.
Dozens of infected people
The plague is currently almost out of hand on American farms. More than 160 million poultry had to be slaughtered. According to reports, more than 1000 herds of cattle are also affected. Dozens of people are already infected. There was also a death. The health authorities in the United States still estimate the risk of the general population so low.
The global virus network is particularly criticized by the government of US President Donald Trump, whose response to the virus has so far been described as very hesitantly. It is also warned that the many balances in the field of research and the withdrawal of the World Health Organization can influence supervision in the United States.
Also affected Austria
The H5N1 bird flu virus first appeared in 1996. The number of FOCI of infections in Vogels has increased exponentially since 2020 – the number of infected mammal species, including dairy cows, has also increased. Almost all infected birds die from the disease. The current outbreak not only affects the US, but also many other regions of the world. After a quick outbreak in October 2024, the federal armed forces had to use a auxiliary mission in the Amstetten district in Lower Austria. On November 8, the whole of Austria was declared an area with an increased risk of poultry test.
Source: Krone
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