Ferret studies:
- H5N1 viruses from birds and cows not transmissible from ferret to ferret
- H5N1 viruses from humans or other mammals can be transmitted between ferrets
Virus shedded by ferrets infected by H5N1 from a human in the air for several days.
- H5N1 viruses from birds and cows not transmissible from ferret to ferret
- H5N1 viruses from humans or other mammals can be transmitted between ferrets
Virus shedded by ferrets infected by H5N1 from a human in the air for several days.
Comments
Adaptive mutations may facilitate transmission between mammals including humans. This should be monitored closely.
Conclusion: we are poorly prepared for a new influenza pandemic!