The spread of avian influenza continues - What is the danger to humans?

Scientists around the world are in a race to find out how avian and bird-related influenza H-5-N-1 is evolving and would be dangerous even for humans. Last month, a farmer in the animal husbandry industry was infected with the virus. This is the first known case that the virus has passed from an animal to a human person. And while bird and bird flu tomorrow has to be found in Australia, experts are warning that its arrival here is irreversible and we should be prepared.

As of April 11, 2024, a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, that has killed millions of wild birds in recent years has been found in at least 24 dairy cow herds in eight U.S. states: (AP Photo/Charlie Litchfield, File) Credit: Charlie Litchfield/AP