Bird flu (H5N1) is a strain of influenza virus that mainly affects birds. However, humans can be infected in a variety of ways, including through close contact with infected cattle or birds and from ...
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Wild reports wild birds in the state are dying due to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, or more commonly known as bird flu.
The Marin County child who is suspected of having avian flu may have gotten the virus from drinking raw milk, county health officials said Tuesday. The child developed flu-like symptoms, including ...