CDC Study Finds Bird Flu Strains May Show Increased Potential for Human Infection
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study indicates some North American bird flu strains possess characteristics that could heighten their capacity to infect humans. The research also suggests a possible increase in human-to-human transmission potential. Further investigation is underway.
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Atlanta, Ga. — Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests particular strains of North American avian influenza A H7 viruses exhibit properties that could enhance their ability to infect humans.
The CDC study also indicates a potential increase in the viruses' capacity to spread between humans. Scientists are conducting further research to assess the implications of these findings.
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