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H5N1 bird flu virus in Canadian teenager displays mutations demonstrating virus’ risk
The H5N1 virus that infected a Canadian teen appears not to have spread, but it shows signs of mutation that makes flu ...
Ottawa Citizen on MSN32m
Hospitals testing for H5N1 avian flu as virus season ramps up
As respiratory season ramps up in Ontario, hospitals are being asked to take extra steps to screen patients for avian ...
As bird flu spread continues, why the recent jump to pigs raises worries
Bird flu has spread far and wide, infecting a range of species like chickens, skunks, cows, foxes and polar bears. But it's ...
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How Bureaucratic Infighting and Dairy Industry Lobbying Have Worsened the H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak (Part 2)
There is an inherent conflict of interest -- and the potential for injury to public health -- when a federal department both ...
Los Angeles Times on MSN5d
Canadian teenager infected with H5N1 bird flu in critical condition
A teenager in British Columbia is in critical condition after being exposed to H5N1 bird flu. The source of the virus ...
STAT7d
Invest in ‘triple rapid’ tests to fight mpox, H5N1 bird flu, and beyond
No FDA-approved rapid tests exist that specifically test for H5N1, and the first near-point-of-care test for mpox was ...
Bird flu: Outbreak of H5N1 strain confirmed on Cornwall farm as protection zone introduced
Defra said a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been established around the premises to contain the highly ...
The World Is Watching the U.S. Deal With Bird Flu, and It’s Scary
As a virus scientist in South Africa, I’ve been watching with dread as H5N1 bird flu spreads among animals in the United ...