H5N1 Flu

Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed the first human case of H5N1 bird flu infection this year, stressing the importance of public awareness as the…

Wild cats stricken with H5N1 directly under the Pacific Flyway

Influenza A subtype H5N1, or bird flu has been infecting dairy cattle in several US states and found in horses in Mongolia.

The first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S. has been confirmed in Louisiana, raising concerns abo...

JACKSON — It has been over a year since the last reported outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Mississippi commercial flock. USDA confirmed a facility in Greene County had an outbreak on Dec. 20th. To date, 26,000 birds have been affected in the commercial broiler breeder while the outbreak remains active. According to […]

Oregon authorities say a house cat died after eating raw frozen pet food that tested positive for bird flu. The Oregon Department of Agriculture says the indoor cat contracted the

Federal authorities say it is likely being carried from farm to farm on objects like farm equipment or clothing that has touched a sick cow.

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In early December, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after epidemiologists confirmed the spread of bird flu in 34 people.

California authorities have declared a state of emergency after more than 300 dairy herds tested positive for a type of bird flu in the last 30 days.

Cats, just like pigs, can provide the bridge for the H5N1 virus to jump to humans, the study said.

No. 5 on DTN's list of the Top 10 Ag Stories of the Year focuses on how dairy cattle have been affected by the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. Unlike the depopulations of poultry with a detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a facility, a dairy cow testing positive for H5N1 leads to a decrease in milk production and flu-like symptoms, which most recover from over time.

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.: Dec. 23, 2024) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (SBCPHD) has confirmed two cases of

At least 65 people have contracted the virus since April. A critically ill patient in Louisiana was diagnosed as the country's first severe case. NBC News’ medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel details warning signs as concerns continue to grow.

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There have been more than 60 bird flu infections in people across the country since March, 2024.

The virus's impact extends far beyond farms. Across North America, it has caused deaths among wild animals in startling numbers

Highly pathogenic bird flu has been confirmed on two farms in Norfolk, just days after the government announced a mandatory housing order for the region.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is taking action to reduce the risk of the bird flu, especially among farmworkers.

Following confirmation of the first case of the ongoing U.S. HPAI H5N1 epizootic in commercial poultry on February 8, 2022, the virus has continued to devastate the U.S. poultry sector and the pathogen has since managed to cross over to livestock and a few human cases have also been reported. Effici …

Mutations found in H5N1 viruses portend major outbreak soon, some scientists fear.

[H5N1 avian influenza: is a new pandemic looming? : Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis]

In March 2024, highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, clade 2.3.4.4b, was detected in dairy cows in the United States, and at the same time in resident cats on affected farms. To help guide sample collection and diagnosis in cats, here we report the distribution of lesions and detection of …

The threat of the H5N1-influenza virus prompts reflection on COVID-19 pandemic experiences. This paper integrates insights from a first responder using the Cynefin framework to advocate for an adaptive strategic approach to future pandemics. Balancing individual freedoms with containment measures se …

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza strain H5N1 has caused a multi-state outbreak among US dairy cattle, spreading across 15 states and infecting hundreds of herds since its onset. We rapidly developed and optimized PCR-based detection assays and sequencing protocols to support H5N1 molecular surveill …

Potential Arrival Pathway for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 to Oceania

The global spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus poses a serious pandemic threat, necessitating the swift development of effective vaccines. The success of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology in the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by its rapid development and scalability …

The emergence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A H5N1 virus in dairy cattle marks a troubling new chapter in the ongoing battle against zoonotic diseases. Since its initial detection in 1955, the H5N1 virus has primarily been associated with poultry, posing significant threats to both ani …