New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
One person infected with the bird flu died in Louisiana on Jan. 6. The patient was over 65 and became ill after contact with a combination of a backyard flock and wild birds, the Louisiana Department of Public Health said.
See where bird flu has caused the most devastation in Iowa and across America
The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S, Department of Agriculture show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States — with Iowa,
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
Learn about the new H5N9 bird flu strain in the US, its impact on food safety and prices, plus expert advice on protecting yourself from avian influenza.
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Avian flu strikes second biggest US egg producer
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Bird Flu Basics From a Rutgers Health Infectious Disease Expert
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EU agencies track bird flu virus variants on increasing threat to humans
Two European regulators said on Wednesday they were tracking variants of the bird flu virus due to the threat of the pathogen ...
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Bird flu has been spreading worldwide. What's the threat? Here's what the CDC recommends.
According to the CDC, Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses that usually spread between birds, not people. Most human cases of bird flu in the U.S. have been mild so ...
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Avian Influenza: Prevention, Progress, and Public Health Priorities
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Should You Eat Chicken And Eggs During The Bird Flu Outbreak? An Infectious Disease Doctor Explains
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DNR warns Michigan residents, pet owners to protect themselves from bird flu
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Missouri racing to speed up testing for bird flu
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