H5N1 bird flu has been circulating in U.S. wildlife since late 2021 but has caused only one human fatality. Now a different ...

The death from bird flu of a person in Washington is a reminder that avian flu is circulating widely during flu season, ...

Residents are being advised to avoid contact with dead birds, and there's also a warning for cat owners.

Scientists have discovered that avian influenza viruses have a gene that makes them incredibly resistant to heat, rendering ...

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first ...

A study uncovers the viral gene that lets bird flu beat fever, reshaping surveillance strategies as H5N1 continues to spread.

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington State, where a resident is hospitalized with a ...

The person was an older adult with underlying health conditions, officials said.

The patient is older and has underlying health conditions, according to Washington state health authorities.

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, ...

New research shows bird flu viruses can keep multiplying even at fever-level temperatures, unlike typical human flu. This ...