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8 Things You Should Know About HPAI A(H5N1)

Posted on September 16, 2024

Blog: The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)

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By Donna Campisano, specialist, Communications, APHL The novel highly pathogenic avian influenza A(HPAI H5N1) virus, also known as “H5N1 bird flu,” is an alarming and challenging public health threat. The virus is widespread in wild birds and is transmitted to domestic birds and mammals via infected feces, saliva, mucus and other body fluids. It may […]

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