Presumptive bird flu case identified in San Francisco child who has since recovered
A presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a child who resides in San Francisco, the city’s department of public health announced Friday.
San Francisco confirms H5N1 bird flu case in child with unknown exposure
A human case of H5N1 bird flu has been reported in a San Francisco child, according to health officials. The source of the infection remains unknown. The child experienced symptoms of fever and conjunctivitis but did not require hospitalization and has since fully recovered, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) said on Friday. […]
Philippines reports outbreak of H5N2 bird flu in backyard ducks
PARIS - The Philippines reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N2 bird flu among backyard ducks, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Thursday.
Bird flu scare fuelled in Odisha as thousands of chicken found dead in several farms
Puri: Bird flu scare gripped many places of Krushnaprasad block in Odisha’s Puri district as thousands of chicken were found dead in several farms in the
How worried should we be about a bird flu pandemic?
The first known death from a bird flu virus in the US has sparked fears about another pandemic, yet the overall risk to the general public still remains low
Avian Flu Risks in Veterinary Practice: Protecting Those on the Frontlines
Veterinarians, technicians, and veterinarian infection preventionists face risks from H5N1 avian flu when handling farm animals or exposed wildlife. Learn key prevention strategies, PPE recommendations, and emerging challenges.
As bird flu concerns grow, Alberta researchers hope to launch wastewater monitoring for livestock | CBC News
Alberta researchers are working to expand wastewater surveillance into the agriculture sector in an effort to identify early warning signs and protect against potential threats, including highly pathogenic avian influenza. They're hoping to expand human wastewater testing at the same time.
B.C. doctors comparing H5N1 virus that infected teen with that of Louisiana patient
The BC Centre for Disease Control says it is comparing the genetic features of a local teenager's avian flu case with that of a Louisiana patient who died earlier this
H5N1 and the Growing Risk to Food Safety—Why Raw Milk Requires Special Attention
The time is now for food safety professionals to heighten vigilance pertaining the dairy chain and raw milk—before the hypothetical risks of avian influenza H5N1 contamination become a reality. NEHA’s raw milk policy underscores the dangers of raw milk, advocating for policies that prioritize public health.