Human Influenza Virus

Bird flu ‘widespread’ in Mass.

State officials: Bird flu ‘widespread’ in Mass., but human risk remains low

The leading message coming from Bay State officials this week was that people and pets should stay away from sick or dead wild birds. And if they see any, they should report their observations to MassWildlife.

Nature · 2d

Will bird flu spark a human pandemic? Scientists say the risk is rising

The team found that animals that had the virus inoculated directly into their lungs became severely ill, whereas animals that were infected through the nose or oesophagus did not. All animals infected with the virus still shed infectious virus particles, meaning they could infect other animals.

Yahoo · 4h

‘Widespread’: Avoid handling birds, wildlife with suspected avian flu cases in Mass., officials say

State officials are warning the public to avoid handling birds and other wildlife as suspected avian flu cases are now “widespread” in Massachusetts.

New strain of bird flu found in California

CBS News on MSN · 1d

How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak

A California duck farm made headlines this week after the World Organization of Animal Health published a report by U.S. authorities that a strain of bird flu that scientists call H5N9 had been found among sick birds in the flock.

USA Today · 12h

New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps

The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread

First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.

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EU agencies track bird flu virus variants on increasing threat to humans

Two European regulators said on Wednesday they were tracking variants of the bird flu virus due to the threat of the pathogen ...

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Can the U.S. head off a potential bird flu pandemic? UW-Madison researchers weigh in

As bird flu continues to threaten animals and public health, the U.S. government has stepped up its response. Experts says it ...

Yahoo News11d

How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms 1st death

the country has recorded its first human death due the virus known as avian influenza A or H5N1. On Jan. 6, state ...

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Bird flu has been reported worldwide. Is it a threat to humans? What the CDC recommends.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to ...

The Indianapolis Star7d

Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.

Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds, not people. Most human cases of bird flu in the U.S. have been mild so far, and most had known ...

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Q&A: Bird flu basics from an infectious disease expert

The H5N1 Avian influenza is decimating bird populations around the world. More than 136 million birds have been affected in ...

Bird Flu Found in North Carolina Turkey Flock as Outbreak Worsens

By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A commercial turkey flock in North Carolina ...

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