New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
By India Edwards HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread.
Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc
One person infected with the bird flu died in Louisiana on Jan. 6. The patient was over 65 and became ill after contact with a combination of a backyard flock and wild birds, the Louisiana Department of Public Health said.
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The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S, Department of Agriculture show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States — with Iowa,
Deadly bird flu strain threatens US food supply
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H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?
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US Reports First Outbreak of H5N9 Bird Flu in Poultry
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Bird flu warnings posted, parks closed in some Massachusetts communities
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