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Can infected birds, swine and humans infect each other?

April 26, 2017Birds humans infect Infected swine

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Can infected birds, swine and humans infect each other?

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Yes, viruses can pass amongst each of them through respiratory droplets and when viral mixing occurs, the viruses can mutate and create new strains capable of spreading rapidly, producing widespread infection. It is unlikely that birds and swine transmit to humans but it has occurred.