There is no evidence the youngster was exposed to livestock or any infected animals, deepening the mystery about the spread of H5N1 bird flu.

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A single mutation in the surface protein of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus could allow for easier human transmission.

Testing for high-risk human papillomaviruses every five years – even with a self-collected sample – is the “preferred ...

USDA announced new federal guidelines requiring nationwide testing of raw milk samples to monitor for potential health threats, including avian influenza (H5N1). This directive aims to protect public ...

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said the move will "put us on a path to quickly controlling and stopping the virus’ ...

The H5N1 bird flu — widespread in wild birds worldwide and the cause of outbreaks in poultry, U.S. dairy cows and even several recent human cases among agricultural workers – is a prime example of ...

A new study by biologists from the Scripps Research Institute shows that a bird flu virus is just a single mutation away from ...

Although it does not generally infect humans, a single mutation of the H5N1 virus in the highly pathogenic avian and bovine clade 2.3.4.4b could overcome this barrier and possibly trigger a pandemic.

Health officials in Marin County are investigating a possible H5N1 bird flu case in a child. Officials have been ...

A single modification in the protein found on the surface of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier ...

USDA has launched a National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) to monitor the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), H5N1.