H5N1 influenza: Urgent questions and directions

Cell. 2024 Aug 22;187(17):4546-4548. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.07.024. Epub 2024 Aug 6.

Abstract

H5N1 is an avian influenza virus that causes respiratory disease in birds and several land and sea mammals. The recent outbreak in the United States, including infection of dairy workers, has increased the concern around potential transmission and spread. We asked virologists, epidemiologists, and public health experts what the most urgent questions and action points are at this stage of the outbreak.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Birds / virology
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype* / genetics
  • Influenza A Virus, H5N1 Subtype* / pathogenicity
  • Influenza in Birds* / epidemiology
  • Influenza in Birds* / transmission
  • Influenza in Birds* / virology
  • Influenza, Human* / epidemiology
  • Influenza, Human* / transmission
  • Influenza, Human* / virology
  • United States / epidemiology