Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control 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 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 flu mutations found in first severe US human case, CDC reports
Last week, the case was confirmed in a Louisiana resident over the age of 65, who was experiencing serious respiratory issues.
What to Know About Bird Flu in the U.S. After CDC Announces First ‘Severe’ Human Case
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.
CDC Confirms First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu in the US. Here's What You Should Know
This marks the first case of H5N1 bird flu in the US connected to backyard flock exposure, according to health officials.
CDC confirms 1st case of severe bird flu in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S. on Wednesday.
First human case of bird flu reported in LA County
Public health officials are investigating the first human case of H5 bird flu detected in Los Angeles County, it was announced Monday. The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu,
Experts say US government response to bird flu has been inadequate, rife with failures
We are in a terrible situation and going into a worse situation,' one researcher says of response so far to bird flu's spread ...
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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 ...
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
We are in a terrible situation and going into a worse situation,” said Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the University of ...
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Bird flu kills 20 wild cats at a sanctuary in Washington
Bird flu has killed 20 wild cats after it infected more than half of the animals living at a wild cat sanctuary in Washington state.
Northwest Naturals raw pet food tied to bird flu in cat; recall issued
The recall, according to a news release published Wednesday, involves Northwest Naturals' Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet ...
Pet food recall after cat dies from bird flu in Oregon
A Portland-based pet food company issued a nationwide voluntary recall after a house cat in Oregon died from eating one of ...
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Bird flu update: Maps show states most affected
A person in Louisiana contracted the nation's first serious human case of avian influenza, or bird flu, and was admitted ...
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First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Sparks Urgent Reminder for Precautions
A chilling milestone in U.S. public health has been confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently ...