A new CDC scoping literature review has shown that avian influenza infections in humans can be asymptomatic and can be transmitted person to person. The
Although there have been no federal updates on the spread of H5N1 since September 30, due to the government shutdown, updates made just prior to
Raw pet food has once again caused the death of a cat, this time due to HPAI H5N1 for which samples of the food tested
While federal updates on H5N1 activity have been quite sparse recently, it is wise to keep your guard up and remain vigilant for signs and
With a second H5N1 genotype, D1.1, detected in dairy cattle in Nevada and H5N1 confirmed in poultry flocks in at least 9 states since February 6, avian
On December 26th, the Oregon Department of Agriculture reported the death of a house cat after transmission of H5N1 avian flu through raw pet food.
With highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) having been detected in raw milk, and a study showing transmission to mice, raising questions about the possible risk
Even as USDA announces new HPAI detections in animals and implements enhanced testing and monitoring, the current public health risk in the U.S. continues to
While the current assessment for the U.S. human health risk from avian influenza A (H5N1) remains low, CDC has created a “Risk by Exposure Table”
Studies are showing that untreated, raw milk containing the H5N1 virus poses a high risk of infection in susceptible animals. With heat inactivation/pasteurization showing efficacy