H5N1 bird flu outbreak in South Africa: How dangerous is it, and what are the symptoms?

South Africa is grappling with a resurgence of the H5N1 bird flu, following outbreaks on poultry farms in Tswaing and Mkhondo. These are the first confirmed cases since the devastating outbreak in September 2023, which decimated the poultry industry. Globally, concerns are mounting as the United States and Brazil also battle intermittent infections, posing threats to food security.

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