H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
3 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
Novel bird flu strain continues to threaten animal, public health
Dec 30, 2024 · As the epizootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1) spreading globally approaches its fourth year, animal and public health officials are monitoring how quickly a new variant of the H5N1 virus—the clade 2.3.4.4b viruses—can jump to new animals, including people.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United …
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana.This marks the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States. The case was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, December 13.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update November 18, 2024
Nov 18, 2024 · CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in the US after ... - ABC News
Apr 25, 2024 · Avian influenza, or bird flu, is an infectious viral disease that primarily spreads among birds and is caused by infection with Influenza A viruses. These viruses typically spread among wild aquatic birds but can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species, according to the CDC.
Bird flu outbreak in the US. What to know | AP News
Apr 24, 2024 · A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The latest developments on the virus also include infected dairy cows and the first known instance of a human catching bird flu from a mammal.
Will Bird Flu Lead To A Pandemic? Virus Mutations Worry Experts
3 days ago · H5N1 bird flu, a type of avian influenza, has infected dozens of people in the U.S. and spread to 10 states and Canada this year. The first severe human case in the U.S. was confirmed in Louisiana ...
Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
6 days ago · The bird flu circulating is affecting birds and cattle, and even cats and dogs : Shots - Health News Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what ...
Avian flu reported in 108 countries across five continents ... - UN News
Dec 17, 2024 · Avian influenza has caused the deaths of more than 300 million birds worldwide and the virus “is increasingly crossing species barriers”, according to UN health officers.
An Update on Avian Influenza in Dairy Cows, Poultry, and Humans
Nov 26, 2024 · An Update on Avian Influenza in Dairy Cows, Poultry, and Humans H5N1’s risk to the general public remains low, but the scientific community is closely monitoring its spread. Published