What to know about the spread of the bird flu
The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.
Which Animals Have Caught Bird Flu In The U.S.?
Avian influenza has spread far beyond the nation's birds, infecting all manner of creatures from zoo animals, wild mammals, farm animals and even people.
Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained
A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some experts of a pandemic.
‘Severe’ Bird Flu in the U.S.: Latest Updates
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.
What is bird flu, and how did it get to a Louisiana patient? Here's how it spreads to humans.
H5N1 usually spreads to people through contact with infected or dead birds, as with the Louisiana patient. Currently, there are no known cases of human-to-human transmission, said the CDC's Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
As bird flu outbreak spreads across the nation, how is Oklahoma affected?
So far in 2024, X cases of the avian flu have been reported in humans across the nation. Here's what we know about the bird flu in Oklahoma.
Expert on bird flu: We haven’t responded to early warnings
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Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations
Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.
Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill Patient
Samples from a hospitalized patient in Louisiana show changes that could make the H5N1 virus spread more easily between humans
How To Protect Your Pet From Bird Flu
Pet owners are reminded that prevention is the best strategy for protecting their animal companions from the disease.
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Cats Have More 'Opportunity' to Get Bird Flu: What to Know
Felines of all varieties tend to explore and hunt smaller prey, such as birds and mice, which can carry bird flu.
Bird flu, holiday baking blamed for 'supply challenges' contributing to high egg prices
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Bird flu's rapid spread prompts California to declare a state of emergency
Bird flu virus has swept through farms across the nation’s largest dairy producing state. All human cases had been mild - ...
Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? 10 Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For
While dogs are not common carriers of bird flu, they can become infected, especially if exposed to sick or dead birds.