Louisiana, First Bird Flu-Related

Portugal reports outbreak of bird flu on farm near Lisbon
Portugal reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza among poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday, as Europe faces a seasonal upturn in the deadly disease.
Louisiana Reports First Bird Flu-Related Death in US, State Agency Says
The Louisiana Department of Health said on Monday that the first U.S. patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu had died, noting that the patient was over 65 and had underlying medical conditions. "While the current public health risk for the general public remains low,
BREAKING: First bird flu-related human death in US reported in Louisiana while 'public health risk remains low'
Louisiana health officials have confirmed the first U.S. death linked to highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). The patient, a man over 65 years old with underlying medical conditions, passed away after being hospitalized with the virus.
Bird Flu Patient in Louisiana Becomes First Human Death in Current H5N1 Outbreak
A patient with the first “severe case” of bird flu in the U.S. has died, according to a press release Monday from the Louisiana Department of Health. It’s the first human death from H5N1 in the country since concern over the current outbreak started in early 2024 when it became clear the virus was being transmitted in the U.
Bird flu: US confirms first human death linked to disease from 'backyard flock'
The Louisiana illness came weeks after Canadian officials reported that a teen in British Columbia was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu.
France reports bird flu on two farms, losing disease-free status
France has confirmed bird flu outbreaks on two poultry farms, just days after being officially declared free of the virus, ...
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High alert: Bird flu cases rise in Europe with bigger hikes in US
The number of bird flu cases reported in Europe and the US for the fourth-quarter of 2024 ramped up significantly ...
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Bird flu virus: Preparing for tomorrow despite minimal risk today
The HPAI H5N1 virus has spread globally, infecting birds, mammals, and some humans. Most human cases are mild.
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U.S. records first fatal bird flu case amid growing concerns about virus
The U.S. has recorded its first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu, in a person from Louisiana who contracted the virus from ...
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H5N1 virus re-emerges in European mammals
Foxes in Norway and Slovenia are among the latest victims of the virus. Over the past week, notifications from national ...
France reports bird flu outbreak just weeks after declaring virus-free status
France has confirmed outbreaks of bird flu on two poultry farms, two weeks after being officially declared free of the virus, ...
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
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New reports sharpen clinical picture of recent human H5N1 illnesses in US and Canada
The teams published their reports today in the New England Journal of Medicine ( NEJM ).
Influenza A: What Is the Virus and How Is It Linked to Bird Flu?
As flu season ramps up in the U.S., influenza is not as simple as it first appears, with several different strains in play.
Why The U.S. Could Be Making The Same Mistakes With Bird Flu As It Did With COVID-19
The first severe human case of bird flu was recently reported in the U.S. Here are some ways the U.S. may be repeating the ...