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H5N1 Bird Flu Just one Mutation Away From Potential Human Transmission, Study Finds

  • A study published Thursday finds that a single mutation in the H5N1 bird flu virus could enable it to latch onto human cells more easily.
  • The research indicated that this mutation might allow human-to-human transmission of the virus, raising concerns about a potential pandemic.
  • Scientists are advised to monitor the Gln226Leu mutation as part of ongoing surveillance of H5N1, according to the study's authors.
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