Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been making headlines in recent years due to its potential to trigger a human pandemic. While there are many different influenza viruses that primarily affect birds, the H5N1 virus is one of the most lethal bird flu strains and has jumped from birds to infect humans in several outbreaks since 2003. In this article, we examine the current status of the H5N1 virus globally, why it poses such a serious risk, surveillance and response efforts, and ... Read more
