CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu

Bird flu infections in farmworkers are going undetected, study shows
A new study found that a small but not insignificant number of bird flu infections are going undetected among farm workers
CDC Calls for Wider Bird Flu Testing After More Farmworker Infections Found
A new study revealed more farmworkers had signs of infection, even though they reportedly did not display symptoms of illness.
H5N1 bird flu is evolving to better infect mammals, CDC study suggests
Rising H5N1 bird flu cases in the U.S. prompted the CDC to study the virus in ferrets, revealing it may have the potential to spread and cause severe symptoms in other mammals.
Tracking the U.S. bird flu outbreak has been hard. It’s about to get harder
But in the months since the outbreak was first detected, the spread of the virus in cows has not been contained, with infections reported in 380 herds in 14 states so far. Now, with cold and flu season looming, it is likely to become significantly more difficult for the country’s public health departments to track the virus.
Bird flu infects more farmworkers than previously known, CDC says
Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.
H5N1 Bird Flu Is Infecting More People Than We Know
New CDC research suggests that a small but significant percentage of dairy farmers working near infected cows have recently contracted H5N1, often without knowing.
US bird flu outbreak found in 15 states
United States health officials are tracking an outbreak in bird flu cases across the country. Right now, they are seeing cases in over 400 cattle herds across 15 states.
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Asymptomatic people may carry avian flu
New research has revealed that even asymptomatic people carry the avian flu virus, suggesting that infections among dairy ...
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2 more outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Oregon
The most recent outbreaks for the flock were discovered ... Avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease, caused by the influence type A virus (H5N1).
Avian flu outbreak in California leads to depopulation of 1.5 million chickens and turkeys
The avian flu has spread from dairy cows to humans, with at least 20 people in California infected with the virus.
Bird Flu Cases May be Spreading From Cat Owners to Their Pets
Emails show concerns about potential human-to-pet transmission, with cases in cats now confirmed in multiple states.
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Worsening bird flu outbreak in Tulare County, across California raising labor, trade concerns
There were 21 cases of human bird flu in California on Nov. 6. Thirteen of those cases are in Tulare County. Here's why it matters.
Mass poultry cull ordered after Yorkshire bird flu outbreak over fears it may jump species
A mass cull of poultry has been ordered after an outbreak of bird flu on a farm in Yorkshire.A 3km protection zone and 10km ...
Should We Be Worried About Bird Flu? Experts Explain What You Should Know.
The bird flu has been spreading rapidly among cows on a handful of dairy farms in California, Idaho and Utah. The virus, also ...
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'It's devastating:' Abbotsford egg farm kills entire flock after avian flu outbreak
Avian influenza: 5 things to know about 'bird flu’ An Abbotsford poultry farm has lost its entire flock of about 45,000 hens ...