Bird flu detected in pigs—here's why virologists are concerned
H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs. This was something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020. But why were we worrying specifically about pigs?
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Bird Flu in Pigs Is One Step Closer to Endangering Humans
If a pig infected with human flu got infected with the H5N1 bird flu, a new virus could emerge with parts of both. That’d be bad.
US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.
Bird flu has been detected in a pig in the US: Why does that matter?
The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.
Bird flu virus found in Los Angeles County wastewater
H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected in wastewater collected from a plant in Carson. L.A. County public health officials say the risk to the public remains low. The source of the virus has not been determined. Los Angeles County health officials said they ...
Bird flu found in Los Angeles County wastewater for 1st time
For the first time, H5 bird flu has been detected at one of Los Angeles County’s wastewater sampling sites, health officials said Friday. Low levels of H5N1 showed up in samples […]
US Confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection In Pigs For The First Time
H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture informed. Pigs represent a particular concern for the spread of bird flu because they can become co-infected with bird and human viruses,
A concerning development: H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon, officials say
Oregon state and federal officials confirmed Wednesday that H5N1 bird flu was found in a pig living Crook County — the first such swine infection reported in the current outbreak. The strain of bird flu virus in the pig is slightly different than the one that has been plaguing dairy cows in California and other states,
Bird Flu In US: First Case Of Infected Pig, Threat To Humans
Experts have warned that pigs, known as "mixing vessels" for flu strains could pose new risks if the virus adapts for human transmission.
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H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US Department of Agriculture said ...
Bird Flu Cases May be Spreading From Cat Owners to Their Pets
Emails show concerns about potential human-to-pet transmission, with cases in cats now confirmed in multiple states.
3 people with H5N1 bird flu spent time in Oregon, but officials say there’s no public health risk
Officials said there was little risk to public health because the H5N1 bird flu is unlikely to spread between humans.
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Enhanced bird flu testing coming to nation’s milk supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to implement a tiered strategy this month to increase testing ...
H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak: Map Reveals Confirmed US Human Cases
Cases of H5N1 have been climbing nationally, with one West Coast state seeing a rapid increase since the start of October.
Turkey reports bird flu outbreak on poultry farm, WOAH says
Turkey has reported an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 strain of avian influenza on a poultry farm for the first time in over a year, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on ...
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USDA to test milk supply where H5N1 found in dairy cattle
USDA will test the milk supply beginning with states where dairy cattle tested positive in the spring for the H5N1 bird flu ...
First case of avian influenza confirmed in Jackson County; what you need to know
Bird flu continues to raise concerns as the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza(HPAI) has been confirmed by the U ...