H5N1

First H5N1 Case in US Pigs Raises Alarms for Human Health

2 months ago

The United States has reported its first confirmed case of H5N1 avian influenza in pigs, a development that has raised significant concerns about the potential risks to human health. This announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service marks a critical turning point in the ongoing battle against this deadly virus, which has primarily affected birds and has been a concern for public health due to its zoonotic potential.

CDC Confirms No Human-to-Human Transmission of Bird Flu Virus

2 months ago

In a recent announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shed light on ongoing concerns regarding bird flu. Recent tests conducted have shown no evidence supporting the transmission of the avian influenza virus, also known as bird flu, from humans to other humans. This statement comes as a significant relief amid rising fears of potential outbreaks.

US Investigating Potential Human-to-Human Bird Flu Transmission

3 months ago

A new development is raising health concerns across the globe as the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a potential case of human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus. Initial investigation was triggered after a cluster of people in a rural area in the Midwest showed symptoms consistent with avian influenza-aka bird flu.