A recent CDC study highlights undetected cases of H5N1 bird flu infections in humans, particularly among veterinarians in contact with cattle. Blood samples showed three individuals with antibodies to the virus. Despite no reported symptoms or direct contact with infected cattle, the study indicates serious gaps in surveillance and detection of infections, potentially complicating control measures. Experts emphasize that if H5 viruses become transmissible among humans, rapid and undetected transmission can occur, raising public health concerns regarding current surveillance systems.
If the circulating H5 viruses become more transmissible between humans, we are not going to be able to control transmission as the viruses will spread rapidly and often subclinically.
It means our surveillance is inadequate; any detection of asymptomatic or mild cases in this study just tells me we're missing cases.
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