Bird flu symptoms in humans as US reports first-ever death
Human cases of bird flu have been detected before in the UK, Russia and China but concern has mounted as the US reported its first-ever death from the virus this week
What bird flu experts are watching for in 2025
Since early 2024, the U.S. has logged 66 human cases of H5N1. Scientists are keeping a watchful eye on the virus’s spread as we enter a new year.
What are the symptoms of bird flu and how does it spread?
Humans infected with bird flu display a wide range of symptoms, from pneumonia requiring hospitalization to no symptoms at all. The CDC lists these other possible signs of infection: Less common symptoms include: Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
First US human death from bird flu is more serious than you may think
Two months shy of the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 being declared a global pandemic, the US has recorded its first human death as a result of avian influenza H5N1 infection. The unidentified Louisiana man contracted the virus through contact with infected wild and domestic birds on his property
Hospitals Should Test All Influenza Patients for Bird Flu, CDC Says
CDC officials say they extended the guidance now because they are seeing more H5N1 patients whose illness they cannot track back to an infected bird or cow.
CDC expands testing protocols for avian flu cases in influenza patients
The CDC is calling for expanded testing of bird flu after a child in California tested positive for the virus despite no known contact with animals.
How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms 1st death
How deadly is the bird flu? The US has reported its first death from avian influenza, H5N1. Here's what to know about bird ...
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First human bird flu death in the US reported. Here's what Mississippi needs to know
The first human bird flu death was reported out of ... Here's what you need to know about bird flu symptoms, what kinds of birds and animals can carry it and how to keep yourself and ...
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 ...
Bird flu is sweeping across the country. Here's how RI is already dealing with it.
Farmers, animal rescues and zookeepers in Rhode Island are taking precautions to protect animals, their workers and the ...
First US bird flu death reported in Louisiana; 37 human cases confirmed in CA
A patient who had been hospitalized with bird flu has died of the disease, the Louisiana Department of Public Health reported ...
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Bird flu symptoms seen in humans as US reports first-ever death
People may want to know the symptoms experienced by humans who contract bird flu after the US confirmed its first-ever death from the disease this week. The patient is believed to have been ...
H5N1 bird flu hits Oakland: 9 monitored, 2 people sick
In Michigan, 11 individuals who had contact with infected birds in Oakland County are being monitored for H5N1 bird flu, with two showing symptoms. Tests are ongoing to confirm cases. The contagious ...
Health advisory issued as wild bird in North Austin tests positive for bird flu
A dead wild bird found in North Austin this month has tested positive for bird flu, Austin Public Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services confirm. Austin Public Health has issued a ...