Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United ...

To round out the name, the viruses are given an H and N number to indicate a subtype. A full name might then look like this: ...

As flu season ramps up in the U.S., influenza is not as simple as it first appears, with several different strains in play.

Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak.

Sep. 30, 2024 — Researchers found that natural immunity from previous flu infections has a significant impact on how well future influenza vaccinations ... 'Food Theft' Among Seabirds Could Be ...

Here, we report a case of critical illness caused by influenza A(H5N1) virus infection in British Columbia ... revealed an influenza A cycle threshold (Ct) value of 27.1. This finding indicates ...

Several viruses -- seasonal flu, stomach flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- are surging in the United States and are expected to spike ...

Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that can cause flu in birds and sometimes spread to mammals, including humans. Migrating waterfowl (wild ducks, geese, and storks ...

Influenza, known as “the flu,” is an infection in the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. A lot of the time this infection causes a more severe illness than most viral respiratory ...

So far, the H5N1 virus isn't transmitted between people — but the CDC has found a mutation in a human case "concerning." ...