Mar 12, 2025 · What is avian influenza? Avian influenza is an influenza type A virus that occurs naturally in wild aquatic birds, including ducks, geese and gulls. Mild forms of avian influenza …

Mar 19, 2025 · Background CDC has been responding to the public health challenge posed by a multistate outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or "H5N1 bird flu," in dairy cows, poultry, …

The highly pathogenic influenza A virus subtype H5N1 is an emerging avian influenza virus that is causing global concern as a potential pandemic threat. It is often referred to simply as "bird flu" …

Feb 25, 2024 · 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 …

Mar 26, 2025 · However, avian influenza A viruses are very contagious among birds, and some of these viruses can sicken and even kill certain domesticated bird species, including chickens, …

Some of the influenza A virus genus is known to infect birds and is called avian influenza. This review will mainly focus on the characteristics of the influenza A virus and its AIV subtypes. …

Feb 5, 2025 · Avian influenza, commonly known as "bird flu," is a zoonotic disease caused by avian influenza A viruses. [1] While these viruses primarily infect birds, they can occasionally …

May 16, 2024 · Avian influenza, sometimes known as bird flu, is a disease caused by a virus that mainly affects birds but can also affect mammals, including humans. It primarily spreads from …

Jun 8, 2024 · Flu virus particles spread through breath, saliva, mucus or stool. Bird flu in humans can happen when you inhale virus particles. You also can catch the virus if you touch an …

Avian influenza, commonly called “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads in birds, cows and other animals. It can sometimes spread to people. In humans, H5 subtypes of influenza A are …