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Will there be any reported human-to-human transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 globally before 2025?

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Will there be any reported human-to-human transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 globally before 2026?

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How many additional highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 infections will be reported in humans in the United States in 2024?

If at least 100 human cases of H5N1 are confirmed in the United States in 2024, what will the estimated case fatality rate (in percent) be in the US?

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Authors:

RyanBeck

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Respiratory Outlook 2023/24

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Influenza A virus subtype H5N1

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Will there be any reported human-to-human transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 globally before 2026?

15%

How many additional highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 infections will be reported in humans in the United States in 2024?

If at least 100 human cases of H5N1 are confirmed in the United States in 2024, what will the estimated case fatality rate (in percent) be in the US?

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