Alert in the U.S. of Possible Risk of Transmission of Avian Influenza From Mink to Humans
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Miami, U.S.A., Sep 28 (EFE).- The first documented outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in captive-bred minks in the U.S., detected in Utah, has generated alert to the lack of protocols to prevent the transmission of the virus from animals to people, especially farm workers. Based on data [...] The Entry Alert in the U.S. of possible risk of transmission of mink avian influenza to humans was first published in HolaNews.
Authorities and specialists in the United States maintain surveillance of an outbreak of avian influenza H5N1 detected in captive-bred minks in Utah, due to the potential risk of transmission of the virus to people working directly with these animals. This is the first documented outbreak of H5N1 in minks...
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