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Bird flu and the battle against emerging diseases
When a pathogen — any organism that causes a disease — jumps species, scientists get nervous because its genetic makeup can ...
Is bird flu the next pandemic? What to know after the first H5N1 death in the US
With reports of the first human death from bird flu in the US, some Americans are feeling an uncomfortable flashback to the ...
First U.S. H5N1 Death Sparks Urgency: Scientists Warn That Bird Flu Is Mutating Faster Than Expected
Researchers at Texas Biomed have identified nine mutations in a strain of bird flu found in a person in Texas. Bad news: This ...
Bird flu outbreaks spread to Va., including deaths at zoo in Richmond
Two cases of bird flu have been detected at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, marking the first time the highly contagious ...
Flock of peacocks euthanized after contracting bird flu in CT man's backyard were 'flawless'
A backyard flock of peacocks, ducks and chickens in Stonington was euthanized by Connecticut officials after tests confirmed ...
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What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu
A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to ...
First outbreak of H5N1 bird flu identified in Wayne County backyard flock
For the first time, birds in a Wayne County backyard flock have been sickened by the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza ...
Bird flu detected at Suffolk County poultry farm, officials say
None of the farm workers who may have been exposed is currently ill, according to county health officials. The farm is currently under quarantine.
Bird flu in NC: What to know following the first reported H5N1 death in US
The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.
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Bird flu detected in backyard flock in Vermont
The H5N1 bird flu, or highly pathogenic avian influenza, has been detected in a backyard flock in Vermont, according to state agriculture officials. Bird flu is generally low-risk to humans ...
More than a dozen cats dead or sickened by bird flu in raw pet food, FDA says
More than a dozen cats have been killed or sickened by bird flu that is spreading in raw food products, the Food and Drug ...
USA Today15d
First human bird flu death in the US reported in Louisiana
The patient, the first in the U.S. to die from bird flu, also known as H5N1, was over 65 and reported to have underlying medical conditions. The person became ill after contact with a ...