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H5N1 Avian Flu

Section dedicated to the H5N1 Avian Flu outbreak. Sections also contains safety measures to deal the Bird Flu outbreak and also prophylactics and therapeutics to deal with the H5N1 Avian Flu virus.
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 13, 2024  10 hours ago
H5N1 News: The state of California is facing a significant rise in H5N1 bird flu infections, impacting both dairy herds and farm workers. Health officials recently confirmed two new cases of bird flu in dairy farm workers, increasing the total number of infected humans in California to six. This brings the total number of human infections in the United States this year to 20. According to the U.S....
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 06, 2024  7 days ago
Medical News: The H5N1 bird flu virus, once known for impacting birds and poultry, is now hitting a new and unexpected group in California: dairy cows. In recent months, the state's Central Valley, a key area for dairy production, has reported an alarming increase in the number of cows infected with the virus. What started as isolated cases of infection has escalated, causing concern among exp...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 06, 2024  7 days ago
H5N1 News: In a concerning development for public health in California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced on Saturday the detection of a third possible human case of bird flu. This marks the third such case identified within just two days, raising questions about the virus's transmission and impact. This H5N1 News report delves into the details of these cases, the mea...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 05, 2024  9 days ago
H5N1 News: Health officials in California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed that two dairy workers have contracted bird flu, marking the first human cases in the state amidst an ongoing outbreak affecting dairy farms. The two workers, employed on different farms in California's Central Valley, had direct contact with infected cows. While both experienc...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 03, 2024  10 days ago
H5N1 News: Alarming Outbreak in Vietnam's Zoos In an alarming development that is causing a concern among health authorities and scientists, 47 tigers, three lions, and a panther have died from the H5N1 bird flu virus in two major zoos in South Vietnam. The zoos, My Quynh Safari Park in Long An Province and Vuon Xoai Zoo in Dong Nai, reported the fatalities in late August and September, accor...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 30, 2024  13 days ago
H5N1 News: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that four more health care workers caring for a patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu in Missouri have reported respiratory symptoms following their exposure. This brings the total number of symptomatic workers to six. These reports have stirred concern, though current evidence does not suggest human-to-human tran...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2024  26 days ago
H5N1 News: There seems to be something amiss about the recent H5N1 avian flu case in Missouri, with new developments sparking fresh concerns about the virus and concerns being raised that the American health authorities especially the U.S. CDC could be withholding critical information. New insights into Missouri’s H5N1 flu case as U.S. CDC just discloses symptomatic contacts The U.S....
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 16, 2024  27 days ago
H5N1 News: The recent outbreak of Avian Influenza H5N1 in the United States has alarmed health experts and researchers worldwide. This highly pathogenic strain has not only affected avian species but has also made an unprecedented leap, infecting dairy cattle, farm workers, and even non-human primates. With its rapid spread, understanding the evolution, mutation, and transmission of the virus has ...
Sebastian Lavoie  Sep 07, 2024  1 month ago
H5N1 News: A recent bird flu case in Missouri has raised significant concerns among health experts, marking the first instance of an individual contracting the virus without any known contact with animals. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, alongside the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has confirmed the infection, which has sparked discussions about the p...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 31, 2024  1 month ago
H5N1 News: In a significant development, California has become the 14th state in the U.S. to report cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in livestock, with the virus now detected in three dairy herds in the Central Valley. The announcement, made on August 30, 2024, has raised concerns but has also demonstrated the state's preparedness and swift response to the outbreak. http...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 21, 2024  2 months ago
H5N1 News: The ongoing H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, which has devastated poultry farms and dairy herds across the United States, is now making its way into American homes, threatening one of the country's most beloved pets: domestic cats. This H5N1 News report delves into the alarming spread of the virus among felines, shedding light on the potential risks it poses to both pets and humans. ...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 21, 2024  2 months ago
H5N1 News: In a heartbreaking incident, a 15-year-old girl from Prey Veng province in southeast Cambodia has succumbed to the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The Ministry of Health confirmed the young girl’s death on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, marking a grim reminder of the ongoing threat posed by the bird flu virus. The victim, who resided in Por Marinh village, Kanhchriech district, had been su...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 19, 2024  2 months ago
H5N1 News: A recent report by Reuters has unveiled a significant underreporting of bird flu cases in U.S. dairy cattle, with implications that could extend far beyond the agricultural sector. This H5N1 News report highlights concerns raised by experts from the University of Minnesota, Michigan State University, and the University of Colorado, among others, who believe that the actual number of inf...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 05, 2024  2 months ago
H5N1 News: A 16-Year-Old Girl Confirmed as Latest Case Cambodia is grappling with an increasing number of H5N1 bird flu cases, with the latest patient being a 16-year-old girl from the southeastern province of Svay Rieng. This case, confirmed by the National Institute of Public Health on Saturday, brings the total number of cases to nine since the beginning of 2024. https://www.facebook.com/photo?...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 01, 2024  2 months ago
H5N1 News: H5N1 Bird flu, or avian influenza, has long been a threat to both animal and human health. The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 subtype is particularly concerning due to its potential to cause severe disease and its ability to spread across species. A recent investigation into the presence of H5N1 on dairy farms in Texas has revealed alarming findings about the virus...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 30, 2024  2 months ago
H5N1 News: Elevated Risk: New Pandemic Fears Emerge In a chilling development, UK health officials have elevated the pandemic risk of bird flu from level three to level four on a six-tier scale. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66a0ff6dfc8e12ac3edb03e4/AH5N1-risk-assessment-july-2024.pdf   As UK upgrades Bird Flu outbreak to level four, something is not right and governme...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 19, 2024  3 months ago
Influenza News: Researchers from the Karolinska Institute-Sweden and the Swedish Veterinary Agency have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against influenza. Their recent study reveals that passive immunization using avian IgY antibodies can protect mice from influenza and allow the development of protective immunity. This Influenza News report delves into the key findings and implicatio...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 13, 2024  3 months ago
H5N1 News: Bits and pieces of reports are emerging through various validated sources that a group of 55 poultry farm workers that were busy culling infected chickens at various farms in Colorado had developed symptomatic infections with many displaying conjunctivitis or pink eyes coupled with some showing signs of fever, breathing issues and other symptoms typical of respiratory infections. They h...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 11, 2024  3 months ago
H5N1 News: The avian influenza virus, particularly the H5N1 strain, is a major threat to both human and animal health. This highly pathogenic virus has caused widespread outbreaks among domestic and wild birds, leading to massive economic and ecological impacts. Concerns are growing about its potential to spread to mammals, including humans. Recent research by scientists from Chungnam National Uni...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 09, 2024  3 months ago
Medical News: While many are concerned about the presence of infectious H5N1 virus particles in both pasteurized and raw milk, many are missing a key important point and important question…is the composition of milk being changed as a result of the cows being infected. Besides the standard components in milk, are there any new biological ingredients being passed out by the cows including an...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 08, 2024  3 months ago
H5N1 News: New Case in Takeo Province In a recent press release on July 8, 2024, the Ministry of Health in Cambodia announced another case of H5N1 bird flu. The latest victim is a 5-year-old girl from Kirivong district, Takeo province. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=890212556468842&set=pcb.890212579802173   5-Year-Old Girl Is Second To Be Infected With H5N1 In Cambodia In less...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 06, 2024  3 months ago
H5N1 News: In a worrying development, a three-year-old boy from Cambodia's Takeo province has tested positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus. This marks the sixth confirmed human case of this virus in Cambodia this year, sparking concerns about potential further infections. The Cambodian Ministry of Health made this announcement on Saturday, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. B...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 04, 2024  3 months ago
H5N1 News: In a recent development, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has confirmed the state's first human case of H5N1 avian influenza, connected to a widespread outbreak among dairy cattle across multiple states. This incident marks the fourth human case in the United States, following previous cases in Michigan and Texas. The infected Colorado man worked on a...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 20, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: A severe outbreak of avian influenza has prompted a biosecurity emergency in New South Wales (NSW) and is causing significant concern in Victoria. The highly pathogenic H7N8 strain of bird flu has been detected in NSW, leading to massive culling efforts. Meanwhile, the H7N3 and H7N9 strains are wreaking havoc in Victoria. Adding to the complexity, the globally notorious H5N1 strain...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 17, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: Every year, influenza, commonly known as the flu, poses a significant health risk worldwide. This highly contagious respiratory disease causes between 3 to 5 million severe cases annually and results in approximately 290,000 to 650,000 deaths. Influenza viruses, particularly types A and B, are responsible for most of these cases. The virus evolves constantly, making it challenging ...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 15, 2024  4 months ago
H5N1 News: The safety of pasteurized milk from cows infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus has come under scrutiny following new findings by researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Initial claims by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that such milk is safe to drink are now being challenged, sparkin...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 15, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease that impacts millions every year. While most people recover within a week or two, the flu can be deadly, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions. A recent study by scientists from Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM), Daegu-Republic of Korea...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 12, 2024  4 months ago
Influenza News: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a new case of human infection with the H9N2 bird flu virus in India. This disclosure that was made on the evening of June 11th 2024 and reports about the infection that was diagnosed in April 2024, marking the first reported case in India since 2019. The patient, a four-year-old child from West Bengal, was hospitalized in February a...