Seabirds, avian flu
Avian Flu Could Spread Further, but Immunity May be Common
For the past several years, millions of birds around the world have been killed or culled because of a highly pathogenic form of avian influenza - H5N1 | Microbiology
'Pirate Seabirds' Could Become a Pathway for Deadly Avian Flu to Spread to Australia, Study Finds
But among the pirate life’s many perils, contracting and transmitting a deadly disease might be a new one. In a study published on Monday in the journal Conservation Letters, a team of scientists suggests these thieving seabirds might become vectors for the deadly H5N1 strain of avian flu,
Avian flu could be transmitted when seabirds steal food
A study out of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has found that high-pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 can be spread through the food-stealing behavior of some seabirds, known as kleptoparasitism.
Avian flu first found in Central Valley is spreading, with new California cases confirmed
State and federal officials have identified new cases of avian influenza at three Central Valley dairies as the number of infected cows continues to climb in California. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, as known as bird flu or H5N1, has made its way across the U.S. since March, striking 14 states and infecting 200 dairy herds.
'Food theft' among seabirds could be transmission point for deadly avian flu
If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds.
‘Pirate birds’ force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu
It’s easier to steal another seabird’s meal than catch your own fish. But this behaviour by skuas, frigatebirds and gulls is contributing to the spread of lethal avian influenza
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California confirms more avian flu in dairy herds, poultry
In other H5N1 developments, the FDA's vaccine advisory group said it will discuss the composition of H5 vaccines when it ...
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The Avian Flu Outbreak Remains a Concern—And We Still Aren’t Ready to Respond
Thus far, the outbreak is growing slowly, says Yale SOM’s Dr. Howard Forman. But a lack of coordination and testing continues ...
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How Policy Makers Can Act Now To Prevent An Avian Influenza Pandemic
It is not inevitable that H5N1 will develop into a pandemic -- if we act now. Unfortunately, instead of urgent action, we ...
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Why virologists are getting increasingly nervous about bird flu
Avian flu in dairy cows could stick around on US farms forever, and is raising the risk of outbreaks in mammals—including ...
Bird Flu Symptoms in Humans: How to Protect Yourself and Prevent This Rare But Serious Virus
With cold and flu season approaching, it’s worth knowing about another virus out there—albeit extremely rare: bird flu. Like ...
Bird flu tests being developed as number of human cases rise across the country
Several labs will work with federal health authorities to develop a test for avian influenza, as the number of human cases ...
H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Texas Wastewater: Animal Origins Suspected
Researchers in Texas detected H5N1 in wastewater from 10 cities, but the risk to humans is currently low. Ongoing ...
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Big Fresno Fair cancels live dairy shows due to Avian Flu
The Big Fresno Fair is canceling its dairy shows with concerns of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) on the rise.
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Influenza A identified at 11 sites in four states in wastewater testing
Three of the four states had corresponding evidence of human influenza activity from other surveillance systems.