July 14, 2023 4:19 PM

From Birds to Mammals: Avian Influenza Outbreaks Spark Global Concern

Ongoing avian influenza outbreaks in animals are raising concerns about the potential risks to humans, according to a joint statement issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). While the outbreaks have primarily affected animals, including poultry, wild birds, and some mammals, the increasing number of H5N1 avian influenza detections among mammals raises the possibility of ...