Study reveals why H5N1 flu cases today are less severe than historic outbreaks

Cătălin Roșioru

By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jan 13 2025 New findings reveal how contemporary H5N1 avian flu viruses adapt to suppress human immune responses, leading to milder illness but underscoring the importance of vigilant monitoring for future risks. Dispatch: Comparison of Contemporary and Historic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Replication in Human Lung Organoids . ​​​​​​​Image Credit: Credit: NIAID and CDC In a recent study published in the journal Emerging