H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease ...
Jan 17, 2025 · H5 bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers. While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
USDA Reported H5N1 Bird Flu Detections in Poultry
Jan 17, 2025 · Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. In February 2022, USDA’s APHIS announced an HPAI A (H5N1) virus outbreak in commercial poultry.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
January 6, 2025 -- CDC is saddened by Louisiana's report that a person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death.
Avian Influenza | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - U.S. Fish and …
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses can severely affect domestic animal, wildlife, and sometimes human health. Outbreaks of Eurasian lineage highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses have been impacting domestic poultry and wild …
2022–2024 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Feb 9, 2022 · The United States has the strongest avian influenza surveillance program in the world. Through our ongoing wild bird surveillance program, APHIS collects and tests large numbers of samples from wild birds in the North American flyways.
How Deadly Is Bird Flu? Experts Explain Death Rate & Other Risk
Jan 7, 2025 · Amid an ongoing outbreak of bird flu among poultry and dairy cattle across the United States, the country has recorded its first human death due the virus known as avian influenza A or H5N1. On ...
Avian Influenza - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Avian influenza, or "bird flu," is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild birds. It's a major threat to the poultry industry, animal health, trade, and the economy worldwide. Caused by influenza type A viruses, the disease varies in severity …
Confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in …
Jun 20, 2024 · APHIS confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial flock in the United States on February 8, 2022. Since then, we have worked swiftly to identify and respond to detections and mitigate the virus’ impact on U.S. poultry production and trade.
The United States Needs to Step Up Its Response to Bird Flu
Mar 24, 2024 · The United States is not alone in facing the rising threat of avian influenza. Several countries are reporting rising cases in wild birds and mammals, as well as troubling new human infections. The clumsy U.S. response has raised serious concerns from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partner countries and, indeed, threatens U.S. credibility.
Avian Influenza: Lessons from Past Outbreaks and an Inventory …
In the United States, since 2022, four human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) were reported as of 26 June 2024, three of which were linked to exposure to dairy cows and one to infected poultry [2].