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Scientists 'kept up at night' over fears new pandemic with 50% mortality rate is 'evolving under the radar'

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Virus has been detected in wild birds, poultry, and dairy cows across America .

Nearly 200 dairy herds in 14 states have tested positive for the H5 strain.

Fourteen human cases have also been confirmed, one of which has no known link to animal exposure.

Authors say the prospect of H5N1 becoming continually present in Europe and the Americas is a turning point for HN51.

The rapid evolution of HN51 is unnerving virologists because the mortality rate for H5N1 humans is high.

However, the latest outbreak has resulted in a much milder illness, with patients reporting flu-like symptoms before fully recovering.

This has raised concerns that the rare mutation could evade antibodies induced through vaccination.

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