Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
Almost 1.8 million farmed and captive birds have been culled in the past three months because of the spread of avian flu across the UK, the BBC has learned. There have been 33 outbreaks of the virus on farms so far,
New CDC survey found undetected cases of bird flu in three veterinarians
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study suggests that bird flu may be spreading under the radar in the U.S. In September, the CDC tested 150 veterinarians who primarily worked with cattle in the past three months.
Ohio reports first probable case of bird flu infection in a Mercer County farmworker
The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state's first probable human case of influenza A(H5), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. An adult male Mercer County farm worker who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry was infected with the virus.
A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first case of bird flu in a human in Ohio has been reported, according to officials. A farm worker from Mercer County, Ohio, located on the state's western border along Indiana, came into contact with deceased poultry that was infected with the virus,
Some people didn’t know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests
A new study shows that bird flu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. The study published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention echoes two smaller ones that detected evidence of infection in previously undiagnosed farmworkers.
As Ohio reports its first human bird flu case, new study finds people may not show symptoms
Two vets said they had no known exposures to animals with known or suspected bird flu, and one said they didn’t practice in a state where there were known bird flu infections am
Bird flu may spread undetected from animals to humans: Report | Morning in America
More Americans could be unknowingly carrying bird flu, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC’s findings underscore how diseases can easily spread when people are asymptomatic,
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Understanding avian flu: symptoms, risks and prevention tips from local expert
Person-to-person transmission remains rare, but Dr. David Hirschwerk provides insight into how to protect yourself from Avian ...
Avian flu housing order to be introduced in NI
Andrew Muir says the measures announced by his department seek to further protect the national flock.
Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
What you need to know about bird flu. Public health experts are closely watching avian influenza, which has affected chickens ...
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France declares avian flu resolved in poultry
Indeed, the French authorities have recently declared to WOAH that the HPAI H5N1 situation in the country’s poultry has been ...
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Bird flu blamed for 125-150 sandhill crane deaths in Southeast Tennessee
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is taking a toll on migrating sandhill cranes and other waterfowl as the deadly ...
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Avian influenza detected among US veterinarians tested last year
Avian influenza infections were detected among cattle veterinarians tested last fall, including two people with no known exposure to animals with the virus, Reuters reported, citing a report released ...
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What we know about avian flu spread in Indiana
Last month, HPAI spread to Rose Acre Farms in Seymour, which is the second-largest egg producer in the United States. About 2 ...
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Nevada Reports First Case of Human Infection from Avian Influenza A H5N1 in Churchill County
Nevada reports its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a dairy farm worker, with CDC considering public risk low.
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UK expands avian influenza housing measures
In response to increased reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds and new cases in poultry and kept birds, ...