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Expert explains public health concerns on avian flu


Jeremy Luban, MD. Credit: University of Massachusetts Medical School The presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) virus in dairy cattle and milk has put public health experts on high alert. In a recent interview for UMass Chan News, physician-scientist Jeremy Luban, MD, the David J. Freelander Memorial Professor in AIDS Research and professor of molecular medicine, provided key insights and perspective on pressing concerns. Why is avian flu considered a top concern among infectious diseases? The highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as avian flu or bird flu, Read More