A dangerous bird flu, in other words, was suddenly circulating in mammals — mammals with which people have ongoing, extensive ...

The Kaduna State Government has assured the public that it is working round the clock with stakeholders to swiftly contain and control the Avian Influenza outbreak in the state. In a statement ...

Mar. 3, 2025 — As highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in the U.S., posing serious threats to dairy and poultry farms, both farmers and public health experts need better ...

Secretary Rollins late Thursday heard from various experts on the topic. The emergence and spread of new avian influenza variants have significantly impacted egg prices, poultry production ...

Here, the authors show that a single intranasal immunization of DelNS1-H5N1 vaccine candidates provides effective protection and sustained immunity against highly pathogenic avian influenza A viruses.

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, explains why early detection and enhanced biosecurity are essential for mitigating the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM: ...

Globally, over the last 20 years, 954 cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus were reported from 24 countries, of which 464 were fatal (CFR of 49%).

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease carried by wild birds and affects domestic birds and mammals. Avian influenza is caused by the influenza Type A virus, commonly known as influenza ...

In addition, swine (pigs) can be infected with some strains of avian influenza viruses. During poultry outbreaks, some avian influenza viral strains can pass from domestic poultry to humans, but this ...

Still, Ball said the general public has very little reason to be concerned. "The risk to humans is very, very low with avian influenza from poultry,” he said. “The risk to the public is very low. No ...

Mar. 17, 2025 — Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers ...