Avian Flu: Virologist Warns Against Double Infection

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Since the beginning of the week, there has been an increased risk of avian influenza throughout Austria. Virologist Florian Krammer believes that an early pandemic among humans is unlikely, but stresses that the development needs to be closely monitored. It could be particularly dangerous if humans are infected with seasonal influenza viruses and H5N1 at the same time as direct animal contact. The concern about the transmission of avian influenz…

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The highly pathogenic H5N1 flu virus has now caused enormous environmental and economic damage to the whole of Austria. However, a "immediately imminent pandemic" among humans is currently "unlikely", said virologist Florian Krammer on Monday afternoon at a conference of the Agency for Health and Food Security (AGES).