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How deadly is bird flu in humans? What we know as US confirms 1st death
How deadly is the bird flu? The US has reported its first death from avian influenza, H5N1. Here's what to know about bird flu mortality rate and who is at risk.
New Orleans house cat infected with bird flu, officials say
The first case of bird flu was confirmed in New Orleans last week after the H5N1 virus was detected in a house cat on Jan. 14, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.  The agriculture department listed the case among other instances where the virus has turned up in mammals since May 2022.
Bird flu case confirmed in domestic cat in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) – The State of Louisiana identified a case of a domestic cat with bird flu in New Orleans, according to a spokesperson from the city’s Health Department and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Bird flu proves fatal to cats: Here's how to protect your pets
As dozens of cats have contracted the bird flu virus through infected poultry and cattle, veterinarians weigh in on the safety risks of raw cat and dog food.
Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.
The cases have spurred new pet food safety rules and poultry surveillance efforts. Federal officials who spent the last year grappling with a surge of bird flu infections in cows and people are now confronting a spate of new cases in cats,
Oregon cat tests positive for avian influenza, or bird flu
A cat in Washington County has tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The H5N1 virus, which has been spreading in wild and domestic birds for years,
Over a dozen cats sickened or killed by bird flu, FDA confirms: How you can protect your pets
Bird flu (H5N1) has jumped from poultry to pets, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirming that 13 domestic cats across eight households in the U.S. have fallen ill or died, CBS News reports.
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Why are egg prices rising in Louisiana, and will cost go down? Here's what experts say.
Customers in Louisiana and nationwide are dealing with egg prices going up and sparsely populated aisles at the grocery store ...
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Commentary: Bird flu and the battle against emerging diseases
The first human death from bird flu in the United States occurred on Jan. 6 in a Louisiana hospital, less than three weeks ...
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials.
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...
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 ...
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How Close Are We to the Avian Flu Outbreak Escalating Into a Pandemic?
Avian flu is rampant in poultry farms and in wild birds in the U.S. Every mutation brings the virus one step closer to the ...
Bird Flu: Vaccines May Drive Virus Evolution
"The Chinese poultry lineage may have experienced more vaccine-driven selection compared to other lineages," the researchers wrote.
B.C. doctor reflects on treating teen with H5N1 for 2 months
Researchers are comparing the genetic features of the B.C. patient's avian flu strain with that of a Louisiana patient who ...
US Bird Flu: H5N1 Influenza Found in a Georgia Commercial Flock for the First Time; All Poultry Activities Suspended
Georgia has suspended all poultry activities after bird flu was confirmed during a commercial poultry operation. The positive ...