Thus, avian A / H5N1 influenza viruses can acquire the capacity for
airborne transmission between mammals without recombination in an intermediate host and therefore constitute a risk for human pandemic influenza.
Avian flu can acquire the capacity for
airborne transmission between mammals without recombination in an intermediate host.
Not exact matches
A laboratory test showing
airborne transmission of the H7N9 avian influenza virus
between the animals has raised fears that the virus is poised to become a human pandemic.
In 2012, Kawaoka published a controversial paper reporting
airborne transmission of engineered H5N1 flu
between ferrets.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A / H5N1 virus can cause morbidity and mortality in humans but thus far has not acquired the ability to be transmitted by aerosol or respiratory droplet («
airborne transmission»)
between humans.