WebApr 10, 2023 · Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with bird ...

WebWhat is bird flu? Bird flu, also called avian flu, is a strain of influenza (flu) that infects mostly wild water birds but can infect domestic birds (poultry) and other animals. These strains belong to influenza A type viruses. It’s not usual, but bird flu can also infect people.

WebSep 29, 2018 · Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that can infect not only birds, but also humans and other animals. Most forms of the virus are restricted to birds. H5N1 is the...

WebBird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection spread from bird to bird. The most common kind of bird flu is the H5N1 strain. It's mostly a threat to birds and doesn’t spread...

WebMay 24, 2023 · H5N1 Bird Flu: Current Situation Summary Español | Other Languages Print Updated May 10, 2023 H5N1 Detections in USA Wild Birds: Widespread Poultry Flocks: Sporadic outbreaks Mammals: Sporadic infections People: 1 ‘case’ in U.S. after exposure to infected birds Person-to-person spread: None Current public health risk: Low Spotlights

WebDec 9, 2021 · Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a contagious viral disease in animals, caused by a virus loosely related to human influenza. Some strains of the disease have been passed to humans...

WebAvian influenza, also known as avian flu, is a bird flu caused by the influenza A virus, which can infect people. [note 1] It is similar to other types of animal flu in that it is caused by a virus strain that has adapted to a specific host. The type with the greatest risk is highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

WebMay 16, 2023 · bird flu, also called avian influenza, a viral respiratory disease mainly of poultry and certain other bird species, including migratory waterbirds, some imported pet birds, and ostriches, that can be transmitted directly to humans.

WebMay 21, 2023 · If bird flu starts to spread among people, existing vaccines may be inadequate, experts say. The current U.S. stockpile of H5N1 flu shots likely won't offer much protection in the event of a ...

WebMay 23, 2023 · Bird flu is an infectious disease of poultry and wild birds that has been around for a century. It usually flares up in autumn before fading away in spring and summer. "It originated amongst...