To learn more about the recent bird flu outbreaks, we spoke with Asha Shah, MD, director of infectious diseases and ...

"This type of prevention can be very useful in controlling infection outbreaks and containing the bird flu pandemic," said an immunologist.

A prophylactic antibody-based immune therapy protects monkeys against severe disease caused by H5N1 avian flu, University of ...

Aug. 19, 2024 — The avian influenza virus needs to mutate to cross the species barrier and to infect and replicate within mammalian cells. Scientists have now deciphered the structure of the ...

A subtype of bird flu caused by avian influenza A (H5) virus has been spreading worldwide in wild birds with a few outbreaks in poultry, dairy cows and other mammals across the United States ...

People who work with livestock are at the greatest risk of bird flu. To stop the disease's spread, it's critical that they participate in testing programs and wear masks and gloves when advised. “For ...

Health officials urged people to identify avian flu symptoms early and properly cook chicken and eggs to limit risk of ...

Commercial duck flock in California has tested positive for two strains of avian influenza. On November 23, 2024, two HPAI ...

All nine macaques given the control developed severe disease when exposed to bird flu, as did all given the smallest dose of ...

See map as virus continues to wreak havoc While there is no evidence that anyone in the United States has gotten infected with avian influenza viruses after eating properly handled and cooked ...

The antibody targets a stable part of the bird flu virus, ensuring that the immune protection can resist new variants and offer long-term protection against the globally spreading airborne infection.