More Alternative H5 Origins for the Missouri Case
Helen Branswell at STAT interviews several experts regarding findings shared to date
STAT posted an article by Helen Branswell overnight (behind a paywall after introductory viewing):
5 burning questions about Missouri’s mysterious H5 bird flu case | STAT (statnews.com)
Much of the speculation will fall away in the next few days as more information regarding the virus isolate is determined. Hopefully, more details regarding possible patient exposure to animals/birds, animal products, and populations-at-risk can be shared without violating patient confidentiality issues. That information should be used for further epidemiological work, even if not shared publicly.
So, we shall see… and anticipate that the next case(s) will further inform this ongoing outbreak.
John