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Bird flu virus detected in polar bear in Alaska

Anna Harden July 2, 2024 0 Comment

In a study recently published in the journal Emerging infectious diseases, Researchers in Alaska, United States of America (USA), reported a natural infection with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) A(H5N1) in a...

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H5N1 flu outbreak in Texas dairy cows raises concerns about multi-species transmission

Anna Harden June 12, 2024 0 Comment

A study recently published in the journal Emerging infectious diseases investigated influenza infections in cattle on a dairy farm in Texas, United States of America (USA). Since the avian-originated influenza virus of clade 2.3.4.4b...

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Bird flu outbreak reaches California

Anna Harden June 4, 2024 0 Comment

Two chickens were infected with bird flu at a live animal market in San Francisco last month; traces of the disease have also been found in the city's wastewater. The San Francisco Health Department...