With recent avian flu outbreaks making headlines and causing concern among health officials worldwide, many people wonder ...

"HPAI is highly contagious and often fatal in domestic poultry species, but the risk of HPAI to the general public remains ...

The availability of infected bird carcasses has also contributed to spillover into mammals. Cases have been described in more ...

The first death caused by H5N1 bird flu was reported in January 2025. Some believe the virus could eventually pose a ...

The idea is biologically plausible and historically grounded — and it reframes how we think about the origin of pandemics.

Pediatric patients exhibited high risk for severe avian influenza A/H5N1, suggesting clinical therapeutic and vaccine trials should be prioritized in this population.

H5N1, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, is a specific strain of influenza A virus. Bird flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease that primarily affects birds, but can also infect ...

There’s a new virus wiping out Minnesota turkey flocks, and unlike with bird flu the federal government doesn’t cover ...

Mucosal immunity: Spray and aerosol methods are being explored to target mucosal immune responses, which could provide better protection against respiratory infections like avian influenza.

A viral upper respiratory disease called Avian Metapneumovirus (aMPV) resulted in the loss of more than 2.2 million turkeys last year, according to the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.

The outbreak in the state was responsible for an estimated $112.3 million in lost sales during the year, a study reveals.