Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about a potential ...
Nov 22, 2024 · A new case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction
Dec 22, 2024 · For one, the bird flu virus — known as H5N1 — has spread uncontrolled in animals, including cows frequently in contact with people. Additionally, detections in wastewater show the virus is ...
Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying - NPR
Nov 27, 2024 · Scientists believe it was roughly a year ago that an influenza virus sickening and killing birds happened upon a new and surprisingly hospitable host in the Texas Panhandle — dairy cattle. That...
Will Bird Flu Lead to a Pandemic or Lockdown? Experts Weigh In
Dec 19, 2024 · H5N1, a type of avian influenza, has led to a bird flu outbreak in humans the U.S. Will it cause a pandemic? Experts explain bird flu does to humans and more.
With bird flu spreading, here's what worries scientists : Shots ...
Jul 24, 2024 · For nearly four months, the spread of bird flu in the nation’s dairy cattle has stoked fears that, if left unchecked, the virus could eventually unleash a pandemic. The recent cluster of human...
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
Dec 23, 2024 · 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 is bird flu and how worried should I be about a pandemic? - BBC
Jun 18, 2024 · Bird flu is a disease caused by a virus that infects birds and sometimes other animals, such as foxes, seals and otters. The major strain - circulating among wild birds worldwide - is a type...
What to know about California's bird flu emergency | AP News
Dec 19, 2024 · California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. . That raises new questions about the virus, which has spread for years in wild birds, commercial poultry and many mammal species. The virus, also known as Type A H5N1, was detected for the first time in U.S ...
Bird flu cases are rising in the U.S. Here's when you should worry.
Dec 18, 2024 · The CDC just confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the U.S, and California just declared a state of emergency. Experts say it's not too early, or unreasonable, to prepare for the worst.
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.