H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
3 days ago · 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 · The severity of illness associated with bird flu has ranged from mild to severe, including death. The reported signs and symptoms of bird flu in humans have varied. Eye redness has been the predominant symptom among recent U.S. cases of avian influenza A(H5) virus infection. Respiratory symptoms and fever were also reported.
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 …
Jan 8, 2025 · Avian influenza, or bird flu, is a broad term that refers to several types of influenza that normally infect birds. The bird flu that’s been making news in the United States is a virus called H5N1.
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.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States | CDC Newsroom
January 6, 2025 -- CDC is saddened by Louisiana's report that a person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death.
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.
H5N1 Bird Flu: What You Need to Know > News > Yale Medicine
Jan 7, 2025 · Avian influenza A (H5N1), or bird flu, is spreading among cows in the United States. A Yale Medicine expert tells you what you need to know to stay safe.
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)...
What to know about California's bird flu emergency | AP News
Dec 21, 2024 · H5N1 bird flu is spreading through cows, poultry, and wild birds, causing sporadic illnesses in people across the United States. One virologist weighs in on who’s most at risk and what precautions should be taken to avoid exposure.
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.