Bird flu mutating very fast: Health experts warn after first human death in US
Scientists have said that the strain developed changes that make it better at spreading, triggering inflammation, and causing severe disease.
CDC: Another human bird flu case brings total to 67
Meanwhile, the agency urges faster testing for avian influenza A(H5N1) in hospitalized patients with suspected influenza.
Bird flu causes first casualty. Should we worry about an H5N1 outbreak here?
H5N1 - has led to the first known casualty. While there is no known cure, the CDC does recommend methods to protect yourself.
CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu as outbreak grows
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients hospitalized with flu symptoms.
CDC urges faster testing to find human bird flu cases
NBC News Medical Contributor Dr. Kavita Patel speaks with Gadi Schwartz about the difference in symptoms between a cold and the flu and explains the CDC's urge for faster testing to find human bird flu cases.
CDC Suggests Quick Bird Flu Testing for Hospitalized Patients
The risk to the general public from bird flu is low, and there has been no further evidence of person to person spread, the agency said. Influenza A-positive patients, particularly those in an intensive care unit,
CDC upgrades its advisory on bird flu. Will Moderna’s stock get a boost?
CDC officials say medical professionals are seeing more patients whose illness cannot be traced back to an infected animal or bird.
As bird flu spreads, CDC recommends faster 'subtyping' to catch more cases
The CDC announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between seasonal flu and bird flu.
CDC reports a confirmed case of bird flu in South Carolina
Spartanburg has a confirmed case of the bird flu. The CDC reports the virus was detected on Dec. 31, 2024, in a flock of about 490 birds.
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No need to provide an avian flu vaccine for humans yet, expert says
An expert says the cases of avian influenza detected so far among workers doesn't warrant making a vaccine yet.
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...
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Case of bird flu detected in Austin, experts say there is low risk of human transmission
A dead wild bird in Austin was reported to have had bird flu, according to Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of ...
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What Is Bird Flu? Symptoms & Treatment Amid the H5N1 California Outbreak
California has become the first state to declare a state of emergency as bird flu cases rise nationwide. More than half of the 61 human cases in the U.S. have been detected in the Golden State.
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Bird flu kills first human in US after patient developed horror symptoms
This patient remains the only human case of H5N1 ... and are concerned about avian influenza. This will help them give you appropriate advice on testing and treatment. Stay home and away from ...
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Bird flu symptoms seen in humans as US reports first-ever death
There have been 66 confirmed human cases of bird flu in the US since 2024 ... to appear after being infected but it is vital to get treatment quickly to prevent complications.
Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
The virus impacts milk production and poses significant risks to other bird species, particularly domestic poultry as well as ...
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First US bird flu death reported in Louisiana; 37 human cases confirmed in CA
This will help them provide advice on testing and treatment. Stay home and away from others while you have symptoms. How many human cases of bird flu have been documented in California?