Wind-blown avian feces may be route of transmission for bird flu, Minnesota's infectious disease expert warns
Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical detective and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy,
US reports first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday. U.S. authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County,
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U.S. reports first detection of new strain of avian flu virus
As well as the now-familiar HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b Eurasian lineage-goose/Guangdong virus, a second virus serotype was detected at the farm. This was an H5N9 virus belonging to the same clade, and it is the first time this virus serotype has been detected in the U.S.
Bird flu symptoms: signs of avian influenza to look out for and should we be worried as human case found in UK
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Can humans get bird flu and what are the symptoms?
There are many variations of bird flu, also known as avian flu and although humans can be affected by it, it depends on the strain - here is
UK detects human case of bird flu, says wider risk remains low
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US reports first outbreak of H5N9 avian influenza in poultry
The United States reported a first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a poultry farm, Reuters reported, citing the World Organisation for Animal Health on Monday. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu,
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Public health risk from Avian Influenza remains low; extra precautions recommended when interacting with waterfowl
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) caused the death of waterfowl in Gibson County
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Avian Influenza: Prevention, Progress, and Public Health Priorities
To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and epidemiologist at Stamford Hospital.
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Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.
A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...
Avian influenza prevention zone declared for whole of England
An avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) has been extended across the whole of England. The move, as of midday on Saturday, was made by the UK chief veterinary officer following an escalation in the number of cases of avian influenza and continued heightened risk levels in wild birds.
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The Media and I: Avian Influenza and Unpasteurized Milk
John Batchelor and I dive into the accelerating outbreak of avian flu across the U.S. and the hazard of raw milk.
Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza a threat to pets?
The American Veterinary Medical Association has issued recommendations for keeping pets and backyard flocks safe from highly pathogenic avian influenza, and the recommendations are also a useful guide for humans.
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Egg Prices Are High. They Will Likely Go Higher.
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while. By Julie Creswell On a trip to a Walmart in Ozark ...