Flu shots play an important role in protecting against bird flu. But not for the reason you might think
A current strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has become a global problem. The virus has affected many millions of birds, some other animal species, and a small number of people.
Infection of South American coatis (Nasua nasua) with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus displaying mammalian adaptive mutations
Deadly outbreaks among poultry, wild birds, and carnivorous mammals by the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus of the clade 2.3.4.4b have been reported in South America.
France reports avian influenza on farm for first time since January
A French farm has had an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time since January, Reuters reported, citing the agriculture ministry in a statement late on Tuesday.
Updated joint FAO/WHO/WOAH assessment of recent influenza A(H5N1) virus events in animals and people
At the present time, based on available information, FAO-WHO-WOAH assess the global public health risk of influenza A(H5N1) viruses to be low.
CDC pandemic review of US H5N1 virus on par with earlier assessments from same clade
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late last week published its assessment of the H5N1 avian influenza virus that infected a dairy worker in Texas.
Clinicians detail H5N1 infections in 2 Michigan farm workers
The workers were employed at two separate farms. The first patient began having right-eye symptoms 1 day after milk had splashed in their eye while milking a cow.
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
Federal Order to assist with developing a baseline of critical information and limiting the spread of H5N1 in dairy cattle
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b Virus detected in dairy cattle
The influenza landscape and vaccination coverage in older adults during theSARS-Cov-2 pandemic: data from Several European Countries and Israel
While influenza and the common cold are both contagious viral respiratory tract illnesses, influenza can be a serious disease that could lead to severe complications and unfavorable outcomes due to broader consequences.
Pacific and Atlantic sea lion mortality caused by highly pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) in South America
We describe the evolution of the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) in sea lions (Otaria flavescens) of South America.
The panzootic spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 sublineage 2.3.4.4b: a critical appraisal of One Health preparedness and prevention
With the world gradually recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to think forward when it comes to prevention of infectious disease outbreaks originating from the animal world.
Mass Mortality of Sea Lions Caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus
Massive mortality of 5,224 sea lions (Otaria flavescens) in Peru seems to be associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection.
