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H5N1 influenza is evolving rapidly, weakening the effectiveness of existing antibodies and increasing its potential threat to ...

New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months. "There is a risk of infection," lead study author ...

H5N1 can still be active in raw milk cheese even after the standard 60-day aging window, according to new research.

The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk ...

Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk to public health, according to a new study from researchers at Cornell ...

Here's what you need to know about bird flu. What is bird flu? The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread among a variety of bird species, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and many migratory ...

By Joseph Goldstein Two pet cats in New York City died after being infected with bird flu, health officials said on Friday, a sign of the increased spread of a virus that has decimated chickens ...