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www.dw.com
3 hours ago
OMG science

US: 'No evidence' of H5N1 bird flu spreading among people DW 05/16/2024

HPAI H5N1 bird flu virus spreading among dairy cattle in nine US states since March 2024. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Bird flu causes blindness in cats that drank milk from infected cows

More than half of farm cats died from H5N1 after drinking infected cow's milk. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Coronavirus

Bird Flu Detected in a Person in Texas: What We Know So Far

Avian influenza A (H5N1) found in a person in Texas exposed to infected cattle, showing eye redness but no other symptoms.
No evidence of human-to-human transmission for avian flu found in U.S. cases, with low risk to the public. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Health

Should you be afraid of zombie deer disease? Here's what to know

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an infectious disease in animals centering around misfolded brain proteins called prions.
The disease is transmitted among cervids like deer and moose through bodily fluids, solid waste, soil, and water, leading to symptoms like weight loss and poor coordination. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
Health

Man dies from Alaskapox, health officials say: What to know about the relatively new, rare virus

Alaskapox, a rare virus, has caused its first reported death in Alaska.
The virus typically occurs in small animals and there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. [ more ]
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