| Researchers Are Watching H5N1 Avian Influenza and What It Could Mean for Human Health |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 12:46 PM |
| Often described as a surprising virus, influenza has the extraordinary ability to constantly evolve, evade immune defenses and trigger unpredictable events that can lead to pandemics. Avian influenza A, H5N1, first identified in Asia more than three decades ago, is among the most concerning influenza viruses today. Over the years, it has evolved to infect mammalian species and has spread throughout the world. Read more. |