Louisiana detects first presumptive positive human case of H5N1 bird flu
The Louisiana Department of Health said on Friday it has detected the first presumptive positive human case of H5N1 bird flu infection in the U.S. state. The individual is a resident of southwestern Louisiana and is currently hospitalized.
Mutation in H5N1 Bird Flu Could Trigger Pandemic in Humans
A single mutation in the virus currently infecting poultry and dairy farms across the U.S. could help the it spread among humans.
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The H5N1 bird flu virus has sickened chickens and dairy cows across California. Store shelves have been emptied of contaminated dairy products. We know the virus is able to jump from one species to another,
Louisiana marks first human case of bird flu
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reported that a resident in southwestern Louisiana is hospitalized with the state’s first human case of bird flu, known as H5N1. LDH is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the investigation which revealed the person had been exposed to
Bird flu jumps from birds to human in Louisiana; patient hospitalized
A person in Louisiana is hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu after having contact with sick and dying birds suspected of carrying the virus, state health officials announced Friday. It is the first human H5N1 case detected in Louisiana.
First positive human Bird Flu case in Louisiana
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Louisiana health officials confirm human case of bird flu: What to know
LDH said 60 human cases have been reported nationwide as of Dec. 13, all linked to contact with infected animals. No human-to-human transmission has occurred in the U.S.
LDH reports first human case of bird flu in Louisiana
The (LDH) has detected the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana. The individual
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The Media and I: H5N1 'Bird Flu'
Cows don’t typically get the flu. The recent H5N1 flu outbreak in U.S. dairy herds is a wake-up call, not just about the ...
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Arizona identifies first 2 probable human cases of H5N1 avian influenza
State health officials emphasize that there is no evidence that human-to-human transmission of bird flu — avian influenza ...
Cheetah, mountain lion and kookaburra die in H5N1 outbreak at Arizona zoo
A cheetah, a mountain lion and a kookaburra have died after catching H5N1 bird flu at a zoo in the US state of Arizona.
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Oregon Ups Food Safety Measures with H5N1 Avian Influenza Milk Testing Initiative
Oregon starts routine testing of raw milk to prevent H5N1 avian influenza spread, in line with federal food safety strategies ...
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Conservation groups voice concern for native birds with H5N1 on Oahu
The first confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Oahu is worrisome news for those dedicated to protecting ...
California child ‘may have caught H5N1 from raw milk’
A child who is believed to be infected with H5N1 may have caught the virus from drinking raw milk, health officials said on ...
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Maricopa County Health Officials Tackle H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak at Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park
Maricopa County health officials are addressing an avian flu outbreak at Litchfield Park's zoo, taking precautions despite ...
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Bovine H5N1 influenza shows potential for human adaptation through key mutations
Recent study reveals H5N1 mutations enhancing human receptor binding, highlighting pandemic risks and the need for vigilant ...
South Dakota outbreak reveals potential H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats
University of Pittsburgh researchers have identified evidence of H5N1 adaptation in domestic cats. Work centered on a rural ...