Possible evidence of windborne H5N1 viral infections in chickens
A team of government veterinarians with the State Veterinary Institute Prague in the Czech Republic has found possible evidence of windborne H5N1 infections in chickens. In their paper posted on the ...
Measles outbreak in Texas grows to 58 cases: What are the symptoms? Is it fatal?
Texas health officials said Tuesday the state now has 58 confirmed measles cases. What is measles, how do you contract it and ...
Antarctic expedition confirms the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in the Weddell Sea
The CSIC-UNESPA scientific expedition has been underway since last January with the aim of monitoring the presence of the ...
The wind may be partly to blame for bird flu spread between farms, a new study suggests
In February 2024, government veterinarians in the Czech Republic investigating a bird flu outbreak found themselves in the ...
First Cows, Now Cats. Is Bird Flu Coming for Humans Next?
With so much H5N1 circulating in the U.S., scientists worry we are a few mutations away from a potential human pandemic.
Americans may have had bird flu and not even know it, new study suggests. How do you get it?
A new report reveals that more Americans may have had bird flu without reporting any symptoms. How many cases have been detected in California?
Flu Map Shows Highest Levels Across US
This flu season has reached unprecedented intensity, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Avian Flu Spreads Across Nine U.S. States
The H5N1 avian flu virus continues to spread, affecting both commercial poultry farms and backyard flocks across nine U.S. states. Recent outbreaks have led to massive bird losses, particularly in ...
Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home
Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird flu. It’s the state’s first human case of ...
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US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing
Egg prices hit a record high as the U.S. contends with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, but consumers didn’t need government ...
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Global risk mapping of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 and H5Nx in the light of epidemic episodes occurring from 2020 onward
Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting poultry and wild water birds, posing significant global challenges due to its high mortality rates and economic impacts. Highly ...
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Shapiro administration looks to protect poultry and dairy industries
With initial tests indicating positive cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in commercial poultry in five Pennsylvania counties, the PA Department of Agriculture has escalated its ...