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 …

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.

1 day ago · More than 100 federal scientists who track bird flu, including vaccine and food safety experts, have been laid off. This comes as the deadly pathogen rips through dairy herds and poultry flocks.

Current Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Outbreak In 2022, the avian influenza A virus H5N1 was first identified in wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in the United States. This virus has continued to infect wild and domestic birds since 2022 and has also …

H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases.

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.

3 days ago · Bird flu, also known as avian influenza and H5N1, has spread beyond wild birds and domestic poultry to dozens of mammal species, including dairy cows. The risk of infection in people is still generally low, but the virus could mutate and take on new characteristics that make it more dangerous.

Mar 12, 2025 · What is avian influenza? 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.

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.

Dec 5, 2024 · Bird flu (avian influenza) is a type of viral infection that spreads in birds and some mammals. Sometimes, humans can get bird flu from infected animals.