A recent analysis of human cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in the USA has provided new insights ...

Since 2024, the U.S. has documented 66 human H5N1 cases, most of which were mild. However, a new genotype carried by migrating wild birds has caused severe infections, including one in Louisiana and ...

The first human patient in the United States with a confirmed case of avian influenza has died, according to a press release ...

Glacier FarmMedia - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the first severe human case of H5N1 bird ...

For influenza viruses, imperfection is a strength. They constantly mutate, producing new strains that challenge immune ...

The US just recorded the first death from severe bird flu. Experts say it's not too early, or unreasonable, to prepare for ...

A Louisiana patient has died from bird flu. It's the first bird flu death in the US. Public health risk remains low, ...

The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized Dec. 18 in critical condition with ...

Researchers are prepared to analyze immune cells from human samples should H5N1 begin spreading between people.

A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection in Louisiana.

Researchers report the first confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in horses, highlighting their role as potential reservoirs for ...

Human MxA protein suppresses mammalian H5N1 virus replication, but emerging mutations may enable partial evasion, raising ...