H5N1 Spreads Among Australian Wildlife as Flu Season Ramps Up
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Australia is closely monitoring the H5N1 influenza strain after detections in sea lions, seals, dolphins, and foxes, prompting surveillance for mammal adaptation while authorities report low human health risk.
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H5N1 avian influenza is spreading rapidly across southeastern Australia owing to infected wild bird species, including little penguins, magpies, crested terns and pelicans. Bird aggregations during breeding seasons will likely accelerate transmission to mammals, said Victoria’s chief biodiversity of…
Australia is closely monitoring the H5N1 influenza strain after detections in sea lions, seals, dolphins, and foxes, prompting surveillance for mammal adaptation while authorities report low human health risk.
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