California expert sounds alarm on avian flu’s threat to humans, livestock
By Dawn Attride for Sentient. Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration Avian flu, also known as H5N1, continues to infect hundreds of cattle,
LA Times Today: Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say
The H5N1 bird flu virus has sickened chickens and dairy cows across California. Store shelves have been emptied of contaminated dairy products. We know the virus is able to jump from one species to another,
'Knocking On Our Door': Experts Warn Of Bird Flu's Pandemic Threat
Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential pandemic threat posed by bird flu, which has been showing signs of mutating as it spreads among cows and infects people in the United States.
Bird flu warning: Experts alarmed as cases spread to cows, humans in US
Bird flu's H5N1 strain is causing growing concern among health experts due to its expanding host range, now including US dairy cows. The virus has spread globally, impacting millions of birds and even some mammals.
Possible H5N1 bird flu case in California child; source of infection unknown
If confirmed, this would be 61st human case of bird flu, this year. Two cases were announced in Arizona Friday — both cases involving dairy workers.
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Genetic analysis finds H5N1 in California child most similar to cattle genotype
Phylogenetic analysis of the two full-length genes showed that the virus was most similar to the B3.13 genotype viruses ...
Bird flu in California child linked to virus in dairy cows, CDC says
There is no evidence the youngster was exposed to livestock or any infected animals, deepening the mystery about the spread of H5N1 bird flu.
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Alert in Marin County: Child Possible Vector of Dreaded Bird Flu as H5N1 Shadows Thanksgiving Festivities
Marin County reports a possible bird flu case in a visiting child, with test confirmation from the CDC pending.
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California reports H5N1 in more retail raw milk as virus infects 2 more dairy workers
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on November 27 warned residents about a second batch of raw milk on retail ...
Avian influenza detected in migratory birds as feds step up virus detection in California
The Department of Fish and Wildlife said the highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in migratory birds across the ...
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California dairy expands recall on raw milk products
A California dairy is recalling all its products from store shelves. The California Department of Public Health says it has ...
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Conservation groups voice concern for native birds with H5N1 on Oahu
The first confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza on Oahu is worrisome news for those dedicated to protecting ...
Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers say
The Scripps Research Institute finding counters prevailing thought that the virus would require multiple mutations before it ...
Raw and unpasteurized milk must test for bird flu, USDA mandates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a national mandate requiring raw and unpasteurized milk be tested for bird flu.