WHO urges vigilance against bird flu amid pandemic fears
Emerging H5N1 mutations raise risk of human infections
“Emerging H5N1 mutations raise risk of human infections”
Emerging H5N1 mutations raise risk of human infections
Suppression of Cytotoxic T Cell Functions and Decreased Levels of Tissue-Resident Memory T Cells during H5N1 Infection
H5N1 suppresses T cell function, as published by the journal of Virology
They compared H1N1 and H5N1
Mysterious bird flu cases worry experts another pandemic is looming
“Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming Anytime the origins of an infection can’t be traced, it ‘raises a lot of red flags’"
Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming
Anytime the origins of an infection can’t be traced, it “raises a lot of red flags"
Hong Kong conducts avian influenza response exercise "Amazonite" with participation from diverse government departments
“27th November 2024 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH), in conjunction with various government departments, orchestrated a public health drill today, known as “Amazonite,” aimed at bolstering response capabilities towards human cases of avian influenza. This exercise also sought to enhance coordination among the DH and pertinent departments in addressing such scenarios, with a focus on heightening awareness among stakeholders regarding the management of public health emergencies.”
27th November 2024 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH), in conjunction with various government departments, orchestrated a public health drill today, known as “Amazonite,” aimed at bolstering response capabilities towards human cases of avian influenza. This exercise also sought to enhance coordination among the DH and pertinent departments in addressing such scenarios, with a focus on heightening awareness among stakeholders regarding the management of public health emergencies.
There’s never a good time to drink raw milk. But now's a really bad time as bird flu infects cows
Study shows fatal spread of H5N1 virus from ferrets to suckling kits
“Study shows fatal spread of H5N1 virus from ferrets to suckling kits
The study demonstrates that H5N1 2.3.4.4b clade infection in lactating ferrets leads to mastitis-related disease and transmission to suckling pups, resulting in 100% death among the pups”
⚠️ BREAKING:
November 23,2024:
“Wastewater in Saint Petersburg, Florida has tested positive for H5 bird flu.
Florida has no known active outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows or poultry.”
New Bird Flu Cases in Young People Are Raising Concerns about Mutating Virus
“We’re not containing the outbreak. Most likely this British Columbian case is not going to be the only time a kid is hospitalized with H5N1.”
A few thoughts on public health risks ahead🧵👇: Since my story on US govt's botched response last month, things have gotten worse: 616 dairy herds in 15 states infected; 53 human cases including today's news of a child /1
“A few thoughts on public health risks ahead🧵👇: Since my @VanityFair story on US govt's botched #H5N1 response last month, things have gotten worse: 616 dairy herds in 15 states infected; 53 human cases including today's news of a child”
STAT's sets the table for where we stand with in North America.
Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre: avian flu risk still low
“The B.C. Ministry of Health says a teenager who was infected with H5N1, or avian flu, is still in critical condition after nearly two weeks.”
The B.C. Ministry of Health says a teenager who was infected with H5N1, or avian flu, is still in critical condition after nearly two weeks.
Why a teenager’s bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists
“Particles of avian influenza (pink) infect a human cell (blue). Early evidence suggests that the virus infecting a person in Canada could have some worrisome mutations.”
Particles of avian influenza (pink) infect a human cell (blue). Early evidence suggests that the virus infecting a person in Canada could have some worrisome mutations.
Human Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed to Be Occurring Undetected in The US
“Blood samples from 115 dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado reveal cases of the highly pathogenic bird flu have been occurring undetected in humans.”
Blood samples from 115 dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado reveal cases of the highly pathogenic bird flu have been occurring undetected in humans.
Oregon confirms first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza
Oregon - The individual experienced only mild illness and has fully recovered,” said Clackamas County Public Health Officer Sarah Present, M.D. The person received treatment with the antiviral medication oseltamivir, and household contacts were prescribed oseltamivir prophylaxis.
Opinion | The U.S. Response to Bird Flu is Not Reassuring the World
“The pathogen poses a serious pandemic threat and has been detected in over 500 dairy herds in 15 states
And yet, the U.S. response appears inadequate and slow."
Opinion | The U.S. Response to Bird Flu is Not Reassuring the World
Bird flu in Canada may have mutated to become more transmissible to humans
“The teenager hospitalized with bird flu in British Columbia, Canada, may have a variation of the virus that has a mutation making it more transmissible among people, early data shows – a warning of what the virus can do that is especially worrisome in countries such as the US where some H5N1 cases are not being detected.”
The teenager hospitalized with bird flu in British Columbia, Canada, may have a variation of the virus that has a mutation making it more transmissible among people, early data shows – a warning of what the virus can do that is especially worrisome in countries such as the US where some H5N1 cases are not being detected.
H5N1 bird flu infects 5 more humans in California, and 1 in Oregon
H5N1 bird flu infects 5 more humans in California, and 1 in Oregon
H5N1 bird flu infects 5 more humans in California, and 1 in Oregon
H5N1 Avian Influenza linked to Mililani Pet Fair
H5N1 Avian Influenza linked to Mililani Pet Fair
"Attendees should monitor for influenza-like illness & conjunctivitis"
⚠️ BREAKING:
November 18, 2024: “California reports 41 new dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu, bringing the statewide total to 335.
Over 30% of the state's dairy herds have been confirmed to be infected, according to USDA.”
Bird Flu Is About to Crash Flu Season. It Could Get Ugly.
The Effect of the PB2 Mutation 627K on Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Is Dependent on the Virus Lineage
I hope people realize we are about to have an H5N1 pandemic. The sequence in BC they dumped the data late last night and it shows it’s picked up the necessary mutation needed to be an efficient human host. It’s highly pathogenic, it’s deadly, and it’s now got what it needs to…
“I hope people realize we are about to have an H5N1 pandemic. The sequence in BC they dumped the data late last night and it shows it’s picked up the necessary mutation needed to be an efficient human host. It’s highly pathogenic, it’s deadly, and it’s now got what it needs to spread among humans. It’s got the same mutation as 1918 Spanish influenza. Brace yourselves.”
Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada: Update on Avian Influenza and Risk to Canadians
Update on the teenager with #H5N1 #birdflu in British Columbia: Canada's national lab confirms it is H5N1 virus. It is a version of the virus that is slightly different than the one in cows in the US. This version is one found in wild birds.
B.C. teen with avian flu is in critical condition, provincial health officer says | CBC News
B.C. teen with avian flu is in critical condition, provincial health officer says
NEW: Canada's first human case of bird flu is in critical condition. Source of infection still unknown.
So, while I was reading up for the below thread, I came up across an interesting bit about H5N1 and eyes.
This is outrageous.
“This is outrageous. First Avian flu case in Canada, the teen affected went to the ICU. But they aren't using airborne precautions. So this could spread to any number of health care workers on that unit, and further beyond. We have learned absolutely nothing.”
Alright, this is concerning.
“Alright, this is concerning.
The patient is in intensive care.”