Age of the panzootic: scientists warn of more devastating diseases jumping between species

Experts warn that bird flu (H5N1) has evolved into a panzootic, posing unprecedented threats to multiple species, including humans, due to its broad infection capacity.

The spread of highly pathogenic bird flu has led to mass die-offs in various mammals, while dozens of human infections have raised urgent public health concerns across the globe.

Panzootics like H5N1 emerge from factors such as habitat loss and intensified farming, presenting a unique challenge for human health and security that we are only beginning to understand.

The emergence of H5N1 as a panzootic illustrates a new phenomenon in infectious diseases, causing broad impacts on biodiversity and demanding more attention from scientists.

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