Oct 3, 2023 · Key facts Humans can be infected with avian, swine and other influenza viruses. Direct contact with infected animals (through handling, culling, slaughtering or processing) or …

Before the H1N1 pandemic in 2009, the influenza A (H1N1) virus had never been identified as a cause of infections in people. Genetic analyses of this virus have shown that it originated from …

May 16, 2024 · H5N1 is one of several influenza viruses that causes a highly infectious respiratory disease in birds called avian influenza (or "bird flu"). Infections in mammals, including humans, …

Oct 16, 2024 · Zoonotic influenza viruses, such as avian or swine influenza, normally spread in animals but can also infect humans. Human infections are primarily acquired through direct …

May 16, 2024 · Seek medical care immediately if you live in or have recently visited an area experiencing an outbreak of avian influenza (also called bird flu) in domestic poultry, wild birds …

Apr 9, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) was notified about a laboratory-confirmed case of human infection with an influenza A(H5N1) virus on 1 April 2024 by the United States …

Zoonotic influenza refers to disease caused by animal influenza viruses that cross the animal–human divide to infect people. People can be infected with influenza viruses that are …

Feb 9, 2024 · Influenza A (H1) viruses are enzootic in swine populations in most regions of the world. When an influenza virus that normally circulates in swine is detected in a person, it is …

Avian influenza subtype A (HxNy) normally spreads in birds but can also infect humans. Human infections are primarily acquired through direct contact with infected poultry or contaminated …

Jun 5, 2024 · On 23 May 2024, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) reported to PAHO/WHO a confirmed fatal case of human infection with avian …