Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 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 Type A Viruses | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Sporadic avian influenza A (H9N2) virus infections have been reported in people with mild upper respiratory tract illness, although some infections have resulted in death. Known subtypes of A (H10) viruses include A (H10N3), A (H10N4), A (H10N5), A (H10N6), A (H10N7) and A (H10N8).
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): H5N1, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBAvian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is a viral infection that usually spreads in birds but can sometimes spread to humans. Influenza A(H5N1) is the most common cause in humans. It can cause severe respiratory symptoms.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update September 13, 2024
WEBSep 13, 2024 · CDC provides an update on its response activities related to the multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States. What to Know.
Bird Flu in Animals and People: Causes and How It Spreads
WEBMay 24, 2022 · How it spreads. Avian influenza A (bird flu) viruses may be transmitted from infected birds to other animals, and potentially to humans, in two main ways: Directly from infected birds or from avian influenza A virus-contaminated environments. Through an intermediate host, such as another animal.
Bird flu (avian influenza) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 8, 2024 · Symptoms & causes. Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment for bird flu in people.
Updates on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) | FDA
WEBJul 19, 2024 · Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a disease that is highly contagious and often deadly in poultry, caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5) and A (H7) viruses; it is...
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
WEBJun 4, 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...
Influenza: Avian - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Avian influenza, sometimes known as bird flu, is a disease caused by a virus that mainly affects birds but can also affect mammals, including humans. It primarily spreads from infected birds to humans through close contact with birds or contaminated environments, such as in backyard poultry farm settings and …
A bird flu primer: What to know and do - Harvard Health
WEBJun 4, 2024 · 1. What is bird flu and how does it spread? Bird flu, or avian flu, is a naturally occurring illness. Just as certain flu viruses spread among humans, Type A influenza viruses often spread among wild birds. The strain of virus circulating now is H5N1, named for two proteins on its surface. Avian flu infections are highly contagious.
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