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743 - What You Need to Know About H5N1, The Bird Flu Spilling Over Into Mammals
Season 9
Episode 743
Published 2 years, 5 months ago
Description
Recent reports of spillover of avian virus H5N1 into cows, cats, and even one human are concerning to the scientific community for a number of reasons. But what does the public need to know? Virologist Dr. Andy Pekosz and public health veterinary expert Dr. Meghan Davis return to the podcast to talk with Stephanie Desmon about these spillovers events and what they mean for biosecurity and our safety.