Why undetected bird flu cases forced CDC to alter testing guidelines
The CDC's updated recommendations are based, in part, on the study of 115 dairy workers in Colorado and Michigan. Blood tests found eight workers had been infected with bird flu, but only four of those workers recalled having symptoms. The most common ...
CDC wants more bird flu testing for farm workers
Bird flu (H5N1) has been spreading across the country, among both animals and people, since April of this year. As the Centers for Disease Control and
CDC updates recommendations for bird flu testing, treatment for workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating its recommendations for testing, treatment and protection for workers who may be exposed to animals infected with bird flu. The update comes after the agency found evidence of dairy workers with positive antibodies,
Cases Of Bird Flu Among Dairy Workers Going Undetected, Says CDC
Testing of dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado shows that more workers may be catching bird flu than thought.
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.
CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
The CDC study provides the largest window to date into how the bird virus first detected in March in dairy cows may be spreading to people. It suggests that the virus has infected more humans than the 46 farmworkers identified in the U.S. as of Thursday. Nearly all were in contact with infected dairy cows or infected poultry.
CDC: Bird Flu may become more infectious to humans
CDC: Bird Flu may become more infectious to humans
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.
Dairy workers may have bird flu without feeling sick, CDC reports
The health agency now urges proactive testing and treatment for the virus among any workers who were exposed to H5N1.
CDC finds asymptomatic farm workers with bird flu, updates recommendations
CDC identifies dairy workers with H5N1 antibodies, some asymptomatic. 46 human cases in US, low threat to public. Safety recommendations updated.
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CDC expands bird flu testing recommendation of dairy farm workers
Federal health officials are recommending expanded testing of dairy farm workers after a new study found evidence of ...
H5N1 bird flu might be more prevalent among humans than public health data shows
H5N1 bird flu might be more prevalent among humans than public health data shows - The number of infected dairy herds in ...
Canadian Teenager Is Hospitalized in Country’s First Bird Flu Case
It isn’t clear whether the virus that infected the person is closely related to the one that has hit dozens of U.S.