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Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses.
Jun 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 death of the bird. Bird flu rarely infects humans.
May 16, 2024 · Avian influenza, sometimes known as bird flu, is a disease caused by a virus that mainly affects birds but can also affect mammals, including humans. It primarily spreads from infected birds to humans through close contact with birds or contaminated environments, such as in backyard poultry farm settings and at markets where birds are sold.
Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus (IAV) which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. Wild aquatic birds are the primary host of Influenza A virus (IAV), which is endemic in many bird populations.
Apr 17, 2024 · Avian 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.
What to know. H5N1 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with four recent human cases in U.S. dairy 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.
Jun 21, 2024 · June 21, 2024 – CDC continues to respond to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows and other animals in the United States.
