Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection

The flu virus currently circulating in birds and dairy cows is already better at infecting people than earlier variants, and a single mutation would allow it to bind to key human receptors

Single mutation in H5N1 influenza surface protein could enable easier human infection - EurekAlert

Scientists identify mutation that could facilitate H5N1 bird flu virus infection and potential transmission in humans