Question

Influenza A subtype H5N1 (avian flu) has been documented in poultry in both East and Southeast Asian countries. This form of avian flu is highly contagious from bird to bird but rarely is passed from human to human. There is a large amount of concern that the H5N1 strain might mutate, making it easier to be passed from human to human, carrying with it a high mortality rate. What is the main concern if the H5N1 strain does mutate?

Answer 1

The spread will become faster if the H5N1does mutate.

Step-by-step explanation:

600 cases in humans have been reported. Influenza viruses jump from species to species.