华盛顿H5N1的美洲狮检测呈阳性 引起对病毒突变和蔓延的恐惧 Cougars testing positive for H5N1 in Washington raise fears of virus mutation and wider spread.

华盛顿的两只美洲狮测试H5N1禽流感呈阳性,引起人们对病毒在野生生物中传播以及可能更容易突变感染人类的担忧。 Two cougars in Washington tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, raising concerns about the virus spreading among wildlife and potentially mutating to infect humans more easily. 虽然在美国只有70例人类病例被报告, 但专家担心病毒会传播到哺乳动物, 如奶牛和猫。 Though only 70 human cases have been reported in the U.S., experts worry about the virus's spread to mammals like cows and cats. 民意调查显示,尽管不到30%的父母害怕人类传播,但许多人认为政府做得还不够,不足以防止病毒恶化。 A poll shows that while less than 30% of parents fear human transmission, many believe the government isn't doing enough to prevent the virus from worsening.