Transmission from birds to humans is infrequent and no sustained human-to-human transmission has been observed, however it can cause severe disease in humans. The A(H5N1) virus has only sporadically been detected in European poultry or wild birds.
How does bird flu spread to humans?
Infected birds shed bird flu virus through their saliva, mucous and feces. Human infections with bird flu viruses can happen when virus gets into a person's eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled.
What would happen if bird flu spread to humans?
Bird flu in humans can cause a range of serious and potentially fatal complications, including: eye infections. pneumonia, including viral pneumonia. acute respiratory distress.
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