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Study finds H5N1 virus from 2022 mink outbreak capable of inefficient airborne transmission


Direct contact transmission, weight loss, and survival for ferrets infected with A/mink (H5N1). Four donor ferrets were inoculated with A/mink (H5N1) and 24?h later each donor was paired with a contact in the same cage. Nasal wash samples were collected every other day for 13 days, and weight loss and clinical signs were monitored. A, B display viral titers from donor and direct contacts, respectively. C, D show weight loss from donors and direct contacts, respectively. DR and DC denote donors and direct contacts, respectively. Each bar or line represents Read More