H5N1

Influenza A (H5N1) virus – also called “H5N1 virus” – is an influenza A virus subtype that occurs mainly in birds, is highly contagious among birds, and can be deadly to them. H5N1 virus does not usually infect people, but infections with these viruses have occurred in humans.
What is Bird Flu (H5N1)?

Bird flu or avian flu is a highly contagious viral infection that is transmitted between birds and on rare occasions, from birds to humans.

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SHEA calls for continued U.S. partnership with the World Health Organization

SHEA calls for continued U.S. partnership with the World Health Organization

Study reveals dangerous mutations in H5N1 bird flu

Study reveals dangerous mutations in H5N1 bird flu

Unexpected viral reservoir: influenza A thrives in cattle mammary glands

Unexpected viral reservoir: influenza A thrives in cattle mammary glands

Study finds certain H5N1 strains in cattle linked to milder human illness; other variants remain a concern

Study finds certain H5N1 strains in cattle linked to milder human illness; other variants remain a concern

H5N1 bird flu spillover to horses, raises fears of new viral strains

H5N1 bird flu spillover to horses, raises fears of new viral strains

Human protein MxA restricts H5N1, but virus mutations raise alarms

Human protein MxA restricts H5N1, but virus mutations raise alarms

From ducks to detection: Revolutionizing surveillance in the fight against HPAI

From ducks to detection: Revolutionizing surveillance in the fight against HPAI

Predicting H5N1 disease severity based on T cell responses

Predicting H5N1 disease severity based on T cell responses

Mild avian flu cases in US spark safety warnings for poultry and dairy sectors

Mild avian flu cases in US spark safety warnings for poultry and dairy sectors

Blood cells linked to long-lasting vaccine immunity

Blood cells linked to long-lasting vaccine immunity

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Francis Collins on supporting NIH and finding common ground

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Francis Collins on supporting NIH and finding common ground

Public health experts outline critical steps in handling HPAI H5N1 spread

Public health experts outline critical steps in handling HPAI H5N1 spread

How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic

How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic

Pregnant women must be prioritized in pandemic vaccination programs

Pregnant women must be prioritized in pandemic vaccination programs

Scientists detect rare H5N1 avian flu strain in Australian child after travel to India

Scientists detect rare H5N1 avian flu strain in Australian child after travel to India

Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’

Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’

Single mutation in (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus could increase human transmission risk

Single mutation in (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus could increase human transmission risk

Bovine H5N1 influenza shows potential for human adaptation through key mutations

Bovine H5N1 influenza shows potential for human adaptation through key mutations

How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.’s watch

How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.’s watch

Advanced diagnostic kit developed for detecting highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus

Advanced diagnostic kit developed for detecting highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus

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