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Recognizing the critical need for timely and effective diagnostic capabilities, this rapid expert consultation will assess the current “state-of-the-art” for H5N1 diagnostics for humans; identify key opportunities and gaps to diagnostic capacity; and explore strategies and roles for the federal government, private sector, academic, and other stakeholders in enhancing H5 diagnostic capabilities.
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Diagnostic Tools, Gaps, and Collaborative Pathways in Human H5N1 Detection: Rapid Expert Consultation
Rapid Expert Consultation
·2025
Diagnostics are the first line of defense to infectious disease outbreaks. The rapid spread of Influenza A (H5N1) or "Bird Flu" into U.S. dairy cattle, poultry, and humans underscores the urgent need for stronger diagnostic readiness. While sustained human-to-human transmission has not yet occurred...
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