Avian flu strains tend to only affect birds, but the current outbreak has spread to cattle and – in rare cases – people. The ...

More information about HPAI and human health can be found here. “The transmission risk of avian influenza from infected birds to people remains low, but people should take basic protective ...

Current data indicates that the transmission of the avian influenza occurs primarily through the consumption of infected animal carcasses, though mammal-to-mammal transmission remains possible. " ...

8, 2025 — Scientists have pioneered an influenza virus vector-based nasal spray vaccine platform and developed a nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza ... Simplex Virus Transmission Apr. 4, 2025 ...

The transmission risk of avian influenza from infected birds to people remains low, but people should take basic protective measures (i.e., wearing gloves, face masks and handwashing) if they must ...

Fears about avian influenza have moved faster than pasture-raised hens in search of the juiciest worms. The outbreak has been blamed for high egg prices and supply shortages while also raising ...

Scientists Identify Mutation That Could Facilitate H5N1 'Bird Flu' Virus Infection and Potential Transmission in Humans Dec. 5, 2024 — Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations ...

The primary symptom in avian flu infections is severe pneumonia, often progressing to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), with a mortality rate of over 50%. Fortunately, the A/H5N1 virus has ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has discovered avian flu in several species of mammals, including skunks, foxes and ...

Purpose: A review of the avian influenza A/H5N1 virus, including human cases, viral transmission, clinical features, vaccines and antivirals, surveillance plans, infection control, and emergency ...

AUSTIN, Texas — State officials have confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI ... making indirect transmission possible. In mammals, HPAI is most often contracted by ...

Today, we look at eggs and the rise of avian flu that began in 2023. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, in March, the consumer price index for eggs increased 5.9%, up 60.4% from a year ago ...