The convergence of multiple flu strains in one animal can allow new virus strains to form—just as they did in past pandemics.
The H5N1 virus, initially restricted to Eurasia and Africa, has since spread to North and South America and even reached ...
Scientists are increasingly concerned about zoonotic diseases in the post-Covid-19 era. Human activities and climate change ...
If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds.
The Missouri case was detected through routine flu season surveillance, said the CDC, and is also the first time that an H5 ...
The mandatory testing comes as the total number of infected herds in California has risen to 17. Nationally, officials have ...
A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with bird flu despite having no reported contact with animals, according to the CDC. Infectious disease experts discuss the potential risk.
Chickens are the most populous bird on Earth and are widely considered among the most abused animals on the planet.
It’s easier to steal another seabird’s meal than catch your own fish. But this behaviour by skuas, frigatebirds and gulls is ...