Bird Flu (H5N1)

Bird flu, particularly the H5N1 strain, is a viral infection primarily affecting birds but can infect humans and other animals. Transmitted through contact with infected birds or contaminated environments, it can lead to severe illness in humans, with a high mortality rate in confirmed cases. Symptoms in people may include fever, cough, and respiratory distress. While H5N1 is not easily spread between humans, it poses a potential threat for pandemic outbreaks if it mutates. Surveillance and vaccination in birds are essential to control its spread and protect public health.