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As bird flu continues to be a problem across the US, a fifth flock of sick birds have been confirmed in Georgia. Here's what we know about the virus.
A new study revealed more farmworkers had signs of infection, even though they reportedly did not display symptoms of illness.
After a quiet summer, bird flu cases are rising again. Scientists expected the development, but what happens next is still uncertain
U.S. and California health officials confirmed two new cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy farm workers in the state on Friday, bringing the total of infected dairy workers in that state to six, and the total of human cases nationwide this year to 20.
After a relatively quiet summer, bird flu is beginning to rear its ugly head once more. But even if we haven’t been talking about it as much, that doesn’t mean the virus has gone away – and it’s not only the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain that’s been making moves.
Avian flu “can be dangerous” to cats, but dogs have so far been unaffected by the current strain of Avian flu, Fleace said. The CDC says cattle may also become sick from the virus, as well as poultry and other domesticated birds.
With 46 U.S. cases and alarming signs of the virus crossing species, experts warn of unpredictable risks if human-to-human transmission were to emerge.
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Study Says Bird Flu May Be Able To Survive in Some Types of Cheeses
Researchers say that bird flu has been found in some cheeses, changing what they thought they knew about the safety of the aging process.
Health officials confirm the first U.S. human case of avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, in Colorado Thursday, according to the CDC. The video featured is from a related report. The person had direct exposure to poultry and was involved in ...
With the addition of the Arizona cases, the total number of U.S. human bird flu cases this year is at least 60. The CDC currently lists 58 confirmed cases, with the Arizona cases apparently being two of six additional "probable" cases.
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