Feb 4, 2025 · CDC influenza (flu) surveillance systems show no indicators of unusual influenza activity in people, including avian influenza A (H5). These data will be updated daily, Monday through Friday, after 4 p.m. to reflect any new data. Cumulative data on wild birds have been collected since January 20, 2022.

Feb 3, 2025 · Suspect avian influenza specimens that are submitted to the WSLH will first be tested with the CDC influenza A/influenza B/SARS-CoV-2 multiplex PCR assay. You will always receive a result for influenza A/influenza B/SARS-CoV-2 multiplex PCR.

Feb 4, 2025 · Avian influenza, or "bird flu," is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds. It's a major threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade, and the economy worldwide. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity depending on the strain and species affected.

5 hours ago · Residents who suspect poultry is infected with avian influenza can contact the PA Department of Agriculture at 717-772-285. Residents can also report sick or dead wild birds to the Game Commission ...

6 hours ago · The Georgia Department of Agriculture has lifted the suspension of poultry activities in Georgia, one of the country’s top poultry-producing states, after bird flu testing, depopulation ...

Feb 3, 2025 · A different type of avian flu is also infecting these large commercial breeding grounds for birds. That’s where we’ve lost tens of millions of birds in the United States. That is a different strain of influenza than the strain that is infecting cattle. There are two humans that have contracted that strain, the one that the birds got.

Dec 13, 2024 · Clinicians should immediately notify their local health department (LHD) if they suspect avian influenza in a patient. LHDs should immediately notify CDPH of suspect cases by calling the Immunization Branch at (510) 620-3737. After hours, contact the CDPH Duty Officer at (916) 328-3605.

What to do if you suspect avian influenza When it comes to birds, two general scenarios are common when it comes to suspicions of avian influenza. If the primary veterinarian suspects the disease due to the signalment/clinical signs and contacts their state animal health official (SAHO) or APHIS veterinarian in charge (AVIC), then the SAHO or ...

Jan 17, 2025 · H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases. Infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses in mammals have been reported. A multi-state outbreak of HPAI A (H5N1) bird flu in dairy cows was first reported on March 25, 2024.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses can severely affect domestic animal, wildlife, and sometimes human health. Outbreaks of Eurasian lineage highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses have been impacting domestic poultry and wild …