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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus Detected In NYC Wild Birds

Study in NYC reveals H5N1 in urban birds, emphasizing zoonotic risks and importance of vigilance in preventing potential transmission to humans.

Lack of bird flu testing may be hiding true spread of virus on US farms

H5N1 has been found in commercially available milk – but gaps in testing of cattle and humans are hampering effort to stop virus

The Guardian - US · May 12, 2024

Will cattle be the next evolutionary lab for flu host-switching?

Cows may serve as a potential host for influenza A virus, with implications for zoonotic transmission to humans.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

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Are we "flying blind" with bird flu?

A lack of data and surveillance of the virus is worrying some public health experts about cases going unnoticed

Salon · May 10, 2024

Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states

The disease has spread to poultry in 48 states, dairy cattle in nine, and two people in Texas and Colorado.

Fortune · May 10, 2024

Amid bird flu outbreaks, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad

Amid outbreaks of bird flu, duck farming at a critical juncture in Kerala’s Kuttanad

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

H5N1 outbreak: route of mammalian transmission among cattle unclear

Avian Influenza outbreak in U.S. and India raises concerns, with potential for reverse spillover events, requiring global collaboration.

The Hindu · May 4, 2024

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Wastewater Study Suggests Spread Of Avian Influenza In Cattle

Study highlights potential use of wastewater testing to track H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle.

FDA Detects H5N1 Avian Flu In Milk Samples

FDA detects H5N1 avian influenza in milk but assures safety. USDA confirms virus in dairy cows. Efforts ongoing to track and contain the outbreak. CDC moni...

A Common Antibiotic Could Prevent, Treat Respiratory Illnesses Including COVID-19: Study

Antibiotic neomycin through the nasal passage triggers a robust interferon-stimulated genes (ISG) line of defense against both SARS-CoV-2 and a highly virulent strain of influenza A virus, the results of an animal study revealed.

Medical Daily · Apr 23, 2024

Flu Tops List Of Likely Pandemic Pathogens, Disease Experts Warn

Influenza ranked highest, followed by 'Disease X,' Coronavirus, SARS, and Ebola in terms of global pandemic potential.

Zenger · Apr 22, 2024

Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn

Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024

Avian flu: over 17,000 birds culled in Alappuzha

Alappuzha culls over 17,000 birds due to bird flu outbreak, tightens preventive measures to protect humans.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024

Big winter flu wave expected, as RSV cases quadruple and COVID eases

'What we see now is a bounce back. We've seen big increases.'

Newcastle Herald · Apr 18, 2024

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The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2024

Bird flu detected among chickens in Texas and Michigan

Ca-Maine Foods, largest fresh egg producer in US, temporarily halts production at one Texas facility after discovering virus

WEKU · Apr 11, 2024

More states are finding bird flu in cattle. This is what scientists are watching for

Avian influenza is being detected in more dairy herds. Scientists are paying close attention to how the virus is changing and what that means for its pandemic potential.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Influenza A H5N1 detected in dairy cows in six States in the U.S.

Avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak in U.S. dairy cows raises concerns about transmission to humans, with low current risk.

CDC Issues Health Alert For Bird Flu In US

CDC issues alert on bird flu outbreak in the US, urging precautions and vigilance to prevent spread of avian influenza.

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WEKU · Apr 4, 2024

What to know about the risks of the bird flu outbreak

Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here's what scientists are learning.

LiveScience · Apr 3, 2024

Person in Texas catches H5N1 bird flu in 1st probable case of cow-to-human transmission

The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and is believed to have been in contact with dairy cows infected with H5N1 avian influenza.

Medical Daily · Apr 2, 2024

Texas Reports Human Case Of Bird Flu Linked To Cattle Contact

This is the second human case of avian influenza in the U.S. and the first one tied to a recent outbreak among dairy cows in Texas.

LiveScience · Mar 29, 2024

'Novel' swine flu virus sickens Pennsylvania child in 1st case of the year

The CDC has reported the first human case of swine flu in the U.S. in 2024. There's no evidence of the infection spreading between people.

LiveScience · Mar 27, 2024

21-year-old student dies of H5N1 bird flu in Vietnam

A man developed symptoms of fever earlier this month and tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024

‘Cautious optimism’ as penguins test positive for bird flu but show no symptoms

Asymptomatic cases may seem reassuring for the penguins, but scientists fear they could act as ‘Trojan horses’ for other species

Avian Influenza Threatens Seals And Sea Lions Worldwide

Avian influenza outbreak causing mass deaths in seals and sea lions, threatening ecosystems and endangered species globally.

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