Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine
As bird flu continues to ramp up, many are wondering what tools—namely, vaccines—we have to fight it if such intervention becomes necessary. “Public-health and infectious di
Bird flu cases grow in Michigan
Three new cases of bird flu have been detected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, or MDARD, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, estimates about a quarter of million birds are currently affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza,
Experts Warn of Growing Risks as Bird Flu Cases Rise
A Canadian teen's severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, which has seen a steady rise in human cases across the U.S. According to a news release,
Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in bird flu virus from Canadian teenager
The fate of a Canadian teenager who was infected with H5N1 bird flu in early November, and subsequently admitted to an intensive care unit, has finally been revealed: She has fully recovered. But genetic analysis of the virus that infected her body showed ominous mutations that researchers suggest potentially allowed it to target human cells more easily and cause severe disease — a development the study authors called “worrisome.
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'Eggs are costing more than meat:' Bird flu depletes egg supply, sends prices skyward
The outbreak of bird flu in dairy cows can also derail egg production. "The virus can spread from cattle to poultry as ...
Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the ...
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
Experts warn against raw pet food after cat dies of bird flu infection
Experts and some public officials are warning against raw pet foods after a cat in Oregon was found to have died from a ...
Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows 'Worrisome' Change in People
Teen's recovery from H5N1 bird flu raises concerns after genetic mutations suggest virus could become more dangerous to ...
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South Carolina health officials monitoring bird flu, risk remains low
Health officials in South Carolina are closely monitoring avian influenza activity amid the escalating outbreak in multiple ...
How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak, setting the stage for another pandemic
In coming years, the bird flu may cost billions of dollars more in expenses and losses. Worse, the outbreak poses the threat ...
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the ...
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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus within the U.S., said the CDC in a statement. Genetic sequences of highly pathogenic avian ...
Bird flu suspected in Ohio, dead birds found in several counties
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is monitoring the suspected presence of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic ...