H5N1 found in dairy cattle retains preference for infecting birds, representing low risk to humans (IMAGE)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

H5N1 found in dairy cattle retains preference for infecting birds, representing low risk to humans

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New research from St. Jude found flu in dairy cows is currently staying closer to it avian roots instead of mutating to better infect mammals.

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Courtesy of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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