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How deadly is the new strain of bird flu? Signs and symptoms of D1.1 variant

A new strain of bird flu, D1.1 variant was detected in a dairy worker in Nevada after he was exposed to infected cattle, making it the state's first human case of the H5N1 avian influenza. The new strain is different from the B3.13 genotype that affected cows in previous outbreaks.

The Times of India · Feb 12, 2025

What is a flu brain? The surprising effects of influenza on cognitive function

As the second wave of flu infections sweeps across the United States, it is important to take note of how the virus can impact several aspects of your well-being. The mild symptoms of influenza are fever, body ache, headache, cough, sore throat, and fatigue, and it's known to attack the…

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2025

There’s a new outbreak of bird flu in Australia. Here’s what you need to know

It comes weeks after quarantine restrictions were lifted on the last property affected by Victoria’s 2024 avian influenza outbreak – our largest on record

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2025

Egg Prices Hit $9 A Dozen In California Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

Outbreaks of avian influenza in 7 states widely continue to disrupt the industry's egg supply.

International Business Times · Feb 5, 2025

US reports 1st outbreak of 'highly pathogenic' H5N9 virus in poultry. Should we worry?

Nearly 119,000 birds have been culled at a farm in California after a bird flu called H5N9 was detected among the poultry.

LiveScience · Feb 3, 2025

Virologist Wendy Barclay: ‘Wild avian viruses are mixing up their genetics all the time. It’s like viral sex on steroids’

The British scientist on the risk of humans contracting bird flu, how people would cope with new lockdowns and being asked to pour the tea because she is a woman

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Bird flu cases surging in UK but risk to humans remains low

A human case of bird flu has recently been detected in England. This news comes just days after restrictions were put in place to curb the virus’s spread among wild birds and poultry in England and Scotland.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2025

Australia’s egg shortage: why are consumers still scrambling six months after the bird flu outbreaks?

High seasonal demand and caged eggs being phased out have been cited as factors contributing to the supermarket shortage

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025

Bird flu ‘covid of poultry industry’ MPs hear, as farmers told to stay vigilant

Farming minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons it was rare for the disease to infect humans.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Flu vaccines have prevented millions of deaths – our research proves it

The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic was caused by a particularly virulent strain of influenza virus. It infected 500 million people, caused around 50 million deaths, and its impact was so severe that global life expectancy fell dramatically. It claimed more lives than the First World War.

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025