H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
Jan 17, 2025 · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
Signs and Symptoms of Bird Flu in People | Bird Flu | CDC
Dec 20, 2024 · Most human cases of bird flu, caused by avian influenza A(H5) virus, in the United States have been mild, so far, and most were in people who had known exposure to sick or infected animals. The severity of illness associated with bird flu has ranged from mild to severe, including death.
Bird Flu | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and …
Jan 17, 2025 · H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases.
The Latest on Bird Flu in Humans, Cats and Chickens
1 day ago · Cows with bird flu shed large amounts of the H5N1 virus in their milk, although pasteurization has been confirmed to kill the virus, leaving the commercial milk supply safe to drink. (Raw milk is ...
Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jun 8, 2024 · Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is caused by influenza type A virus infections in bird species. Depending on the strain, bird flu may cause the bird to have no symptoms, mild illness, serious illness or lead to the death of the bird.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): H5N1, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Dec 5, 2024 · Avian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads in birds, cows and other animals. It can sometimes spread to people. In humans, H5 subtypes of influenza A are the most common cause.
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
Dec 23, 2024 · Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that can cause flu in birds and sometimes spread to mammals, including humans. Migrating waterfowl (wild ducks, geese, and storks)...
A bird flu primer: What to know and do - Harvard Health
Jun 4, 2024 · A bird flu strain that began circulating in 2020 continues to evolve globally and locally within the United States. If you're wondering what this means, understanding the basics — what bird flu is, how it spreads, whether foods are safe, and prevention tips — can help.
Avian influenza - Wikipedia
Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. [1] Wild aquatic birds are the primary host of the influenza A virus, which is enzootic (continually present) in many bird populations.
What Is Bird Flu? | Infectious Diseases | JAMA | JAMA Network
Jan 10, 2025 · Bird flu (also known as avian influenza) is an influenza virus that originates in animals and can spread to humans. Infection with bird flu is widespread among wild birds and poultry. Mammals such as dairy cows may also become infected.