CLEAN : Bird flu will become endemic

The transcript discusses the H7N9 virus, its first documentation in humans, and its potential to become endemic if not quickly eradicated. It highlights the importance of identifying the poultry source to reduce human exposure and prevent a global pandemic. The geographical context of China and Asia, with large human and poultry populations, is emphasized as a significant factor in the virus's spread.

What is the significance of identifying the poultry source of the H7N9 virus?

• To increase poultry production

• To improve poultry breeding techniques

• To reduce human exposure and eradicate the virus

• To develop a vaccine for poultry

Why is it crucial to eradicate the H7N9 virus quickly?

• To increase poultry exports

• To improve human immunity

• To prevent it from becoming endemic

• To develop new poultry species

What can happen if animal viruses acquire the ability for human-to-human transmission?

• They can lead to a global pandemic

• They only affect animals

• They become easier to treat

• They become less dangerous

What is a potential consequence if the H7N9 virus is not eradicated quickly?

• It will become less infectious

• It will only affect poultry

• It will spread only within China

• It will become endemic and spread globally

Why is China and Asia a significant focus in the context of virus transmission?

• They have the highest number of hospitals

• They have the least number of viruses

• They have the most advanced healthcare systems

• They have the largest populations of humans and poultry