Bird flu tests being developed as number of human cases rise across the country
Several labs will work with federal health authorities to develop a test for avian influenza, as the number of human cases rise across the country.
Bird Flu Symptoms in Humans: How to Protect Yourself and Prevent This Rare But Serious Virus
With cold and flu season approaching, it's worth knowing about another virus out there-albeit extremely rare: bird flu. Like the regular flu, bird flu virus symptoms include fever, cough and a sore throat.
U.S. wastewater tests detect bird flu virus only in areas with farm animals
An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu popping up -- but only in areas populated by farm animals.
H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Texas Wastewater: Animal Origins Suspected
Researchers in Texas detected H5N1 in wastewater from 10 cities, but the risk to humans is currently low. Ongoing surveillance is critical to monitor any potential changes in the virus that could increase its threat to public health.
US wastewater tests show bird flu virus limited to areas with farm animals
An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu popping up—but only in areas populated by farm animals.
Bird flu detected in San Diego County wastewater
In addition to San Diego, wastewater bird flu detections in California included west Contra Costa County on June 10, Turlock on Sept. 4, southeast San Francisco on June 18 and June 26 and Palo Alto on July 4, July 9 and June 19.
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California reports more avian flu in dairy herds, poultry
In other H5N1 developments, the FDA's vaccine advisory group said it will discuss the composition of H5 vaccines when it ...
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Flu season is coming—and so is the risk of an all-new bird flu
The convergence of multiple flu strains in one animal can allow new virus strains to form—just as they did in past pandemics.
Utah lab may help develop a more efficient bird flu test after 14th human case in 2024
A Utah research laboratory may play a key role in advancing bird flu testing amid an outbreak in commercial and backyard ...
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Is bird flu spreading among people? Data gaps leave researchers in the dark
Mysterious US bird flu case in person without any known contact with an infected animal raises spectre of human-to-human ...
Mass. dairy herds ‘100% negative’ for bird flu, agriculture officials say
All Massachusetts dairy farms are 100 percent free of bird flu, state officials announced on Monday. At least 14 states ...
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'Food theft' among seabirds could be transmission point for deadly avian flu
If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds.
Health officials urge caution at Arizona State Fair with bird flu cases confirmed among animals in state
Bird flu cases have been popping up all across the country, including in Arizona, with a little over 60 confirmed cases in ...
Research suggests many people already have T cells with the power to fight avian flu
Research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests that many people already have immune cells on ...