Scientists alarmed at rate of Bird Flu

A New Zealand virologist says international scientists are very concerned about the strain of bird flu currently affecting people in Indonesia.Lance Jennings told a veterinary conference in Christchurch it has a higher mortality rate than any other strain before it.Dr Jennings says that previously, bird flu has had a 60% mortality rate but in Indonesia 80% of people infected were dying. He says if that strain takes hold in more humans, thousands would die."What we're concerned about is if this virus does adapt to humans and retains that mortality rate, we're in deep, deep trouble." Dr Jennings says all those in the animal industry need to be aware of the serious threat the current strain, H5N1, presents. He says surveillance is the backbone to being able to developed and improve vaccines and treatments. Pandemic planning must continue and not be put on the back burner.
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