ScienceDaily Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Avian flu can be transmitted from birds to humans; transmission among humans, however, is limited. The reason may be an eggshell-like mineral layer that the virus acquires due to the high calcium concentration in the intestines of birds. These mineralized viruses are significantly more infectious and, in addition, more robust and heat stable than the native viruses. Read the full article on ScienceDaily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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