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- H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC
CDC provides an update on recent developments in the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) The current outbreak began in late March 2024 with the detection of H5N1 bird flu in dairy cows CDC continues to assess that the current H5N1 bird flu risk to the general public remains low
- Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 - Wikipedia
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 (A H5N1) is a subtype of the influenza A virus, which causes the disease avian influenza (often referred to as "bird flu") It is enzootic (maintained in the population) in many bird populations, and also panzootic (affecting animals of many species over a wide area) [1]
- Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Mammals
Many species are potentially susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) In addition to birds and poultry, H5N1 viruses have been detected in some mammals (see list below) Infection may cause illness, including severe disease and death in some cases
- Influenza: A (H5N1) - World Health Organization (WHO)
H5N1 is one of several influenza viruses that causes a highly infectious respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or "bird flu") Infections in mammals, including humans, have also been documented
- H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update
Since 2022, a very large H5N1 avian influenza outbreak emerged in wild birds worldwide, including in North America This outbreak continues and has affected many wild birds and poultry farms in Wisconsin and across the U S
- Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): H5N1, Causes, Symptoms Treatment
A type of influenza A virus, often H5N1 in humans, causes bird flu The virus can infect your upper respiratory tract and lungs, and sometimes spread to other parts of your body like your brain
- Current Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Outbreak - MN Dept. of Health
Avian Influenza A (H5N1) is primarily an occupational hazard that impacts workers in the poultry and dairy industries Currently, H5N1 avian influenza is a low health risk to the public as person-to-person transmission of avian influenza viruses is very rare
- Are We on the Cusp of a Major Bird Flu Outbreak?
Until recently, H5N1 strains did not show resistance to Tamiflu However, a study from Canada documents the emergence of a resistant H5N1 strain in poultry This strain has a rare mutation that has not yet been observed in humans
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