Pigeons and avian influenza - UMN Extension
WEBAvian influenza (AI) is a disease that can affect many bird species including pigeons. Waterfowl and shorebirds are natural hosts for the avian influenza virus. These birds will shed the virus, often without showing signs of illness.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update September 13, 2024
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Publication Highlight. An MMWR report published on August 29, 2024, describes how the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), with CDC support, responded to a cluster of nine human cases of H5N1 bird flu associated with poultry outbreaks at two commercial egg-laying facilities in northeast Colorado. All nine workers who tested positive for H5 bird flu had mild illness and ...
Avian Influenza in Birds: Causes and How It Spreads
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Avian influenza refers to disease in birds caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. Causes. Avian influenza A viruses have been isolated from more than 100 different species of wild birds around the world.
H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for …
WEBApr 28, 2022 · 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.
Is bird flu spreading among people? Data gaps leave ... - Nature
WEB15 hours ago · Huge amounts of bird-flu virus found in raw milk of infected cows Thus far, data from the mysterious infection are few and far between: small snippets of the H5N1 virus’s genome sequence and an ...
Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJun 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 …
Avian Influenza - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Avian influenza, or "bird flu," is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds. It's a major threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade, and the economy worldwide. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity depending on the strain and species affected.
A bird flu primer: What to know and do - Harvard Health
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Diseases & Conditions. A bird flu primer: What to know and do. Nine questions and answers on the global outbreak. June 4, 2024. By Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing, and Francesca Coltrera, Editor, Harvard Health Blog.
2022–2024 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
WEBFeb 9, 2022 · With the recent detections of the Eurasian H5 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds and domestic poultry in the United States, bird owners should review their biosecurity practices and stay vigilant to protect poultry and pet birds from this disease.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): H5N1, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
WEBAvian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is a viral infection that usually spreads in birds but can sometimes spread to humans. Influenza A(H5N1) is the most common cause in humans. It can cause severe respiratory symptoms.