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If at least 100 human cases of H5N1 are confirmed in the United States in 2024, what will the estimated case fatality rate (in percent) be in the US?

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Opened:May 14, 2024
Closes:Mar 1, 2025
Resolved:Feb 13, 2025
Spot Scoring Time:May 17, 2024
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If at least 200 human cases of H5 are confirmed in the United States before 2026, what will the estimated case fatality rate (in percent) be in the US?

0.877%
(0.445 - 1.43)
0.877%
(0.445 - 1.43)
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How many total human cases of H5 bird flu will CDC report in the United States for 2024 and 2025?

78.1 cases
(69.4 - 97.4)
78.1 cases
(69.4 - 97.4)
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Will there be any reported human-to-human transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 globally before 2026?

2% chance
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