4 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.

Dec 20, 2024 · 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.

1 day ago · Bird flu has been circling the globe for decades. So the discovery in 2024 that the deadly pathogen had jumped from a wild bird to a cow came as a shock to virus watchers. Now, in just over a year ...

Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses.

1 day ago · Bird flu is so lethal in poultry that more than 160 million birds have been killed during this outbreak, driving egg prices sky high. The first bird flu detected in cattle was in early 2024.

Feb 25, 2025 · Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans. With ongoing outbreaks and evolving research, it's important to understand the risks, how the virus spreads, and what you can do to stay safe.

Feb 5, 2025 · Bird flu, also referred to as H5N1 or highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), is a disease caused by the influenza type A virus that primarily spreads among birds. H5N1 is a subtype of...

Mar 7, 2025 · Bird flu, or H5N1 avian influenza, has been circulating across North America since 2022, infecting birds, livestock, wildlife, pets, and humans. Despite 70 documented human cases, there are no known instances of human-to-human transmission — but some scientists are starting to worry that it’s only a matter of time.

Mar 12, 2025 · Avian influenza is an influenza type A virus that occurs naturally in wild aquatic birds, including ducks, geese and gulls. Mild forms of avian influenza (known as low pathogenic avian influenza, or LPAI) are routinely found in wild birds and don’t cause serious illness.

Feb 13, 2025 · From worries about food safety to egg prices, Americans have questions about the bird flu. This strain of bird flu, also known as H5N1, is not entirely new. It's been detected in a variety...