Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds
A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu show the virus likely mutated in the patient to potentially become more transmissible to humans, but there’s no ...
Bird flu in Connecticut: Wild birds and poultry are affected, but so far, no human cases
Connecticut has not been spared from the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has primarily been impacting livestock.
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.
What is bird flu? Here's what you need to know about the H5N1 virus
The first 'severe' human case of bird flu has many around the country concerned, but those in New Jersey may not need to feel too alarmed.
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property.
Bird flu outbreak in California: CDC identifies mutations in first severe human infection in US
California’s battle with bird flu has been intensified as two new confirmed cases have been found in Stanislaus and Los Angeles counties. The rate at which the flu lathers has led California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency on December 18.
Bird flu transmission from human-to-human a small but growing concern, doctor says
Highly contagious H5N1 avian influenza, or “bird flu,” has been found in a Mississippi chicken flock. It’s the first major case of bird flu in Mississippi since 2023.
Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why.
First come the horseshoe crabs. Hoisting their round, tank-like shells, they trundle out of the Delaware Bay under the first ...
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H5N1 bird flu found in non-commercial birds in Franklin County
The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1 bird flu, has been confirmed after officials worked to quarantine ...
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead
A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.
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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine
After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...
Mississippi confirms H5N1 in chickens. Know bird flu symptoms, keep your family healthy
Mississippi has confirmed H5N1 in a poultry flock. The birds are not part of food supply chain. What you need to know about ...
More L.A. cats appear to be infected with H5N1 bird flu
Los Angeles County health officials have identified three more cats with presumptive H5N1; the source of the virus has not ...
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Rapid spread of H5N1 bird flu through California dairy herds suggests unknown paths of transmission
Reports that cows have been infected despite farmers' preventive measures indicate there are multiple routes of transmission ...
Symptoms of H5N1 Strain Bird Flu: What We Know
A patient in Louisiana was hospitalized after a recent exposure with the CDC issuing guidance to those most at-risk of infection.
Bird flu found on a turkey farm in Burnett County, Wisconsin: What to know
H5N1 outbreaks have led to the losses of commercial flocks in Barron, Trempealeau, Washburn and other Wisconsin counties.