Single mutation of bird flu virus could allow it to spread among people, research says

The transcript discusses a study on the bird flu virus, specifically the H5N1 strain, highlighting that a single mutation could enable it to spread among humans. While this does not indicate an imminent pandemic, researchers emphasize the importance of vigilance and surveillance. The study was conducted by the Scripps Research Institute and published in the journal Science.

What is the main concern about the bird flu virus discussed in the introduction?

• It is already a pandemic.

• It is not circulating widely.

• It can mutate to spread among humans.

• It has no effect on humans.

What does the study reveal about the H5N1 virus?

• It requires multiple mutations to spread in humans.

• It cannot spread in humans.

• Only one mutation is needed for it to spread in humans.

• It is already spreading in humans.

What is the recommended action regarding the bird flu virus?

• Immediate vaccination of all birds.

• Ignoring the virus as it is not a threat.

• Vigilance and surveillance.

• Quarantine of all infected birds.

Which institution conducted the study on the bird flu virus?

• World Health Organization

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Harvard University

• Scripps Research Institute

In which journal was the study on the bird flu virus published?

• New England Journal of Medicine

• Nature

• The Lancet

• Science