In this video, Dr. Paul Offit discusses H5N1 influenza, more commonly called “bird flu.” He describes the differences between recent severe cases after exposure to infected chickens and the less severe cases that have occurred after exposure to infected dairy cows. Finally, Dr. Offit describes the biology and history of this virus, offering information about why scientists do not anticipate that it will cause a pandemic in people.
For more information related to the topics in this video, see these resources:
- H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- An Update on Avian Influenza in Dairy Cows, Poultry, and Humans — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Why hasn’t the bird flu pandemic started? — American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
In this video, Dr. Paul Offit discusses H5N1 influenza, more commonly called “bird flu.” He describes the differences between recent severe cases after exposure to infected chickens and the less severe cases that have occurred after exposure to infected dairy cows. Finally, Dr. Offit describes the biology and history of this virus, offering information about why scientists do not anticipate that it will cause a pandemic in people.
For more information related to the topics in this video, see these resources:
- H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- An Update on Avian Influenza in Dairy Cows, Poultry, and Humans — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Why hasn’t the bird flu pandemic started? — American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)