A new study published in Nature Microbiology has uncovered significant genetic and antigenic diversity among H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) circulating in poultry across China, highlighting ...

The Gs/Gd lineage of highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza viruses—including H5N1—has rapidly evolved, spreading globally and infecting a growing range of birds, mammals, and occasionally ...

“For years, we’ve seen avian influenza circulating in birds, but 2024 brought an increase in infections among mammals — including cows, cats, and raccoons,” said David J. Cennimo, MD, an ...

NOXUBEE COUNTY, Miss. — A commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Noxubee County has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, according to the Mississippi Board of Animal Health. The ...

Avian flu affecting wild bird populations in Broomfield, Larimer County by: Jacob Factor Posted: Feb 25, 2025 / 01:35 PM MST Updated: Feb 25, 2025 / 06:17 PM MST ...

Dead wild birds recently sampled across several Lower Peninsula counties are suspected to be positive for bird flu, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Tuesday. The DNR ...

Avian Flu and Workplace Safety Though sustained human-to-human transmission has not been observed, infections have occurred after unprotected contact with infected animals. By Stasia DeMarco Feb ...

ICMR initiates process of vaccine against avian influenza The avian influenza H5N1, a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu, continues to pose a significant threat to animal and human health in India.

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. In recent years, the threat of avian influenza has garnered attention ...

Waterfowl are natural carriers of avian influenza viruses and play a significant role in spreading HPAI. The bird flu outbreak, which continues to spread across the U.S. and the Eastern Shore of ...

Local hospitals are now being urged by the CDC to be on the lookout for avian influenza among patients. When children are hospitalized with influenza at Children's Nebraska, they are now tested ...

And if you would like to learn more about avian influenza, please explore these valuable resources: Bird Flu Risks, Myths, and Prevention Strategies: A Conversation With the NFID's Dr Robert Hopkins ...