What to Know About Bird Flu After the First US Death
For influenza viruses, imperfection is a strength. They constantly mutate, producing new strains that challenge immune systems primed to fight earlier varieties. That’s what makes flu a life-long threat to humans and the animal species — mainly birds — that are vulnerable to it.
First death from H5N1 “bird flu” in the US occurs amid surge in multiple infectious diseases
The death comes as multiple infectious diseases are surging throughout the US, including the 10th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and major spikes in seasonal influenza, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),
The virus is spreading among animals, while viral mutations raise concerns about potential adaptation to human hosts.
The HPAI H5N1 virus has spread globally, infecting birds, mammals, and some humans. Most human cases are mild.
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A case of bird flu has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a farm in East Yorkshire. The virus, also known as highly ...
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The virus in the first severe human bird flu case in the U.S. was found to have mutated. Follow Newsweek's live blog for ...
A local avian expert wants municipal and federal health authorities to increase public education efforts in the wake of ...
Washington ranks “high,” while Oregon outpaces entire region and ranks among highest in nation in latest CDC update.
At least 66 people in the U.S. tested positive for the bird flu during 2024, including 63 cases that resulted from exposure ...
No human cases have been reported in New York but the virus was very common among certain wild birds on Long Island in 2022 and 2023.
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