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H5N1 Flu
H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge Across U.S.
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…
H5N1 hits cats at Wild Felid Advocacy Center & wild pumas in the Olympics - Animals 24-7
Wild cats stricken with H5N1 directly under the Pacific Flyway
This Infectious Disease Is Likely To Be Biggest Emerging Problem In 2025
Influenza A subtype H5N1, or bird flu has been infecting dairy cattle in several US states and found in horses in Mongolia.
The battle to prevent a bird flu epidemic - Stuart Minting
5 million doses of vaccine ordered
First case of bird flu raise concerns about transmisibilty to humans
The first severe case of bird flu in a human in the U.S. has been confirmed in Louisiana, raising concerns abo...
New outbreak of bird flu detected in Mississippi - Daily Leader
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 house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu
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
Bird Flu is Tearing Through California’s Dairy Herd. Can it Be Stopped?
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.
Wings Rehab Centre reports avian influenza cases
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Experts call H5N1 a ‘different landscape’ than COVID-19,’ but remain alert
In early December, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after epidemiologists confirmed the spread of bird flu in 34 people.
California Declares a State of Emergency After More Than 300 Dairy Herds Test Positive for Bird Flu - Vision Times
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 Pose Similar Health Risks As Pigs, Have Potential To Cause Pandemics: Study - News18
Cats, just like pigs, can provide the bridge for the H5N1 virus to jump to humans, the study said.
H5N1 Detected in Dairy Cattle for the First Time
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.
Confirmed H5N1 Bird Flu in Santa Barbara Cats; No Human Cases
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.: Dec. 23, 2024) – The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (SBCPHD) has confirmed two cases of
What you need to know about the bird flu outbreak as concerns continue to grow
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.
Minnesota Today - Possible avian flu deaths investigated, and former Minnesota legislator Mary Mu...
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‘Bird flu symptoms’: Online searches spike after first severe case in US
There have been more than 60 bird flu infections in people across the country since March, 2024.
Scientifically Speaking | Is bird flu the next pandemic?
The virus's impact extends far beyond farms. Across North America, it has caused deaths among wild animals in startling numbers
Poultry farmers in Norfolk see fresh spate of bird flu cases
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.
CDC working to protect farmworkers as bird flu impacts several states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is taking action to reduce the risk of the bird flu, especially among farmworkers.
Estimating the time of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus introduction into United States poultry flocks during the 2022/24 epizootic - PubMed
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 …
Why hasn't the bird flu pandemic started? - PubMed
Mutations found in H5N1 viruses portend major outbreak soon, some scientists fear.
[H5N1 avian influenza: is a new pandemic looming? : Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis] - PubMed
[H5N1 avian influenza: is a new pandemic looming? : Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis]
Distribution of lesions and detection of influenza A(H5N1) virus, clade 2.3.4.4b, in ante- and postmortem samples from naturally infected domestic cats on U.S. dairy farms - PubMed
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 …
Managing Pandemic Threats-The Need for Adaptive Leadership - PubMed
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 …
Establishing methods to monitor H5N1 influenza virus in dairy cattle milk - PubMed
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 - PubMed
Potential Arrival Pathway for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 to Oceania
An influenza mRNA vaccine protects ferrets from lethal infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus - PubMed
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 …
Are we cultivating the perfect storm for a human avian influenza pandemic? - PubMed
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 …