Avian Influenza FAQ: What You Need to Know About Bird Flu
This virus has infected chickens, cattle, and people and caused egg prices to skyrocket. How worried should you be?A farmer ...
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Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in the United States: An Overview
A recent study conducted on human A(H5N1) cases in the United States found that conjunctivitis was the primary symptom ...
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CDC Journal Resumes Publication, but Without H5N1 Studies
The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ( MMWR) resumed publishing after an unprecedented 2-week hiatus, but without the three H5N1 avian influenza papers that were slated to publish on Jan.
'Much worse.' Chatham sees rise in dead birds. Wild Care reports positive avian flu cases
Amid concerns about avian flu, officials and wildlife rehabilitators on Cape Cod are monitoring rising cases of dead and sick ...
ICMR initiates process of vaccine against avian influenza
The ICMR has launched efforts to develop a human vaccine against the highly-pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. This virus poses ...
Expert concerned U.S. not prepared for bird flu spread in humans
When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that may lead to human-to ...
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Should we be worried about bird flu, the 'unpredictable shape-shifter'?
Bird flu has decimated poultry flocks and infected cattle herds. The risk to humans is currently low, but that could easily ...
Veterinarian warns cat owners about H5N1 risks amid rising cases
Veterinary and public health officials are urging cat owners to remain vigilant as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...