As bird flu hits mammals, scientists are on alert for mutations
Hundreds of wild sea lions in South America, a mink farm in Europe, and more than 58 million poultry Have they died.All of these animals fell victim to the impact of avian influenza, a virus that circulates rapidly around the world, killing wild and domestic animals, altering ecologies and hampering food supplies. Human health is inextricably linked with animal health, and these events are eerie reminders that a widespread outbreak in animals has potential consequences for humans. In the US, the most recent wave of bird flu affected 17 mammals and more than 160 birds. Is he wider outbreak of…
