Scientists warn bird flu could cause new pandemic
Influenza A (bird flu) has spread across continents and is increasingly affecting mammals, including a spike in cattle infections in the United States.
According to Andrei Rudometov, Acting Head of the Department of Bioengineering of the Vector Virology Center of Rospotrebnadzor, the influenza A virus subtype (bird flu) can cause a new global pandemic. This is reported by TASS.
At a scientific forum in the science city of Koltsovo (Novosibirsk region), scientist Rudometov said that the virus has spread everywhere - its circulation is recorded on all continents. According to some researchers, this subtype can cause disease X and provoke a new pandemic.
The expert also noted the growing number of cases of infection of mammals. In particular, the outbreak of bird flu in cattle in America has caused serious concern. In addition, Rudometov pointed out that the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the need to develop vaccines.
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