Overview

• Study reveals undiagnosed bird flu infections in Texas farmworkers, suggesting broader underreporting.
• Current surveillance systems may be inadequate to detect early signs of a more contagious virus.
• Farmworkers face barriers to testing and healthcare, exacerbating the risk of unnoticed outbreaks.
• Experts warn that simultaneous infections with seasonal flu could facilitate virus mutation.
• Protective measures and better outreach are needed to prevent potential public health crises.