H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
3 days ago · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
What to know about California's bird flu emergency | AP News
Dec 21, 2024 · H5N1 bird flu is spreading through cows, poultry, and wild birds, causing sporadic illnesses in people across the United States. One virologist weighs in on who’s most at risk and what precautions should be taken to avoid exposure.
Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 8, 2024 · Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is caused by influenza type A virus infections in bird species. Depending on the strain, bird flu may cause the bird to have no symptoms, mild illness, serious illness or lead to the death of the bird.
Signs and Symptoms of Bird Flu in People | Bird Flu | CDC
Dec 20, 2024 · The severity of illness associated with bird flu has ranged from mild to severe, including death. The reported signs and symptoms of bird flu in humans have varied. Eye redness has been the predominant symptom among recent U.S. cases of avian influenza A(H5) virus infection. Respiratory symptoms and fever were also reported.
The bird flu circulating is affecting birds and cattle, and even cats ...
6 days ago · Avian influenza has a grip on dairy herds in California, a few people have fallen seriously ill in North America and researchers have found that a single mutation could give the virus a better ...
Avian influenza - Wikipedia
Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. [1] Wild aquatic birds are the primary host of the influenza A virus, which is enzootic (continually present) in many bird populations.
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
Dec 23, 2024 · Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that can cause flu in birds and sometimes spread to mammals, including humans. Migrating waterfowl (wild ducks, geese, and storks)...
Bird Flu | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): H5N1, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Dec 5, 2024 · Avian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads in birds, cows and other animals. It can sometimes spread to people. In humans, H5 subtypes of influenza A are the most common cause.
A bird flu primer: What to know and do - Harvard Health
Jun 4, 2024 · A bird flu strain that began circulating in 2020 continues to evolve globally and locally within the United States. If you're wondering what this means, understanding the basics — what bird flu is, how it spreads, whether foods are safe, and prevention tips — can help.