2 days ago · 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.

Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. [1]

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 …

Dec 5, 2024 · A type of influenza A virus, often H5N1 in humans, causes bird flu. The virus can infect your upper respiratory tract and lungs, and sometimes spread to other parts of your …

Mar 18, 2025 · While bird flu is rare in humans, infections can occur. Learn about symptoms, risk factors and prevention.

2 days ago · 1st US human bird flu case in 9 months confirmed with strain only seen in animals before The patient is an older adult with underlying health conditions.

2 days ago · OLYMPIA – A Grays Harbor County resident has tested preliminarily positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu. Confirmatory testing through the Washington State …

May 16, 2024 · WHO questions and answers page on avian influenza (H5N1), including symptoms, treatments and prevention.

Feb 25, 2025 · Learn what we know about bird flu, from its risk to humans to the best prevention strategies.

2 days ago · A Washington resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, according to the Washington State Health Department, and they’re infected with a strain of the virus that hasn’t …