We can't become complacent with these viruses. My quote from the article:
"I don’t think we should characterize 2.3.4.4b viruses as intrinsically less pathogenic compared to earlier clades, because we know that one or two mutations can greatly change the pathogenicity profile of these viruses.”
"I don’t think we should characterize 2.3.4.4b viruses as intrinsically less pathogenic compared to earlier clades, because we know that one or two mutations can greatly change the pathogenicity profile of these viruses.”
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Helen Branswell
Scientists who have studied #H5N1 #birdflu for years are flummoxed by the lack of severe cases among the 55 human cases the US has confirmed this year. I talked to lots to explore the theories of what's going on. www.statnews.com/2024/12/02/b...
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"Let's let it run its course as quickly as possible while it is mild."
Is the same as "Let's give it every opportunity to mutate to become dangerous."
Thanks for being vocal about this...