H5N1 influenza is evolving rapidly, weakening the effectiveness of existing antibodies and increasing its potential threat to ...

The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.

Aug. 19, 2024 — The avian influenza virus needs to mutate to cross the species barrier and to infect and replicate within mammalian cells. Scientists have now deciphered the structure of the ...

Birds in the United States can be affected by avian flu, also called H5N1 bird flu or avian influenza. But can it affect your ...

Avian flu has wreaked havoc in other parts of the world. According to the World Organization for Animal Health, the United ...

H5N1 can still be active in raw milk cheese even after the standard 60-day aging window, according to new research.

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

Zoetis received conditional USDA approval for an avian flu vaccine. Major poultry and dairy organizations back vaccine use to control the virus. The Trump administration is rolling out a new ...

South African poultry industry suffers R1. 8 billion in losses as experts warn of potential human transmission risks from the ...

Avian flu is for the birds, right? Not so fast. While the H5N1 virus is more deadly for birds, it can infect pets and people. Avian flu was first recorded in northern Italy in 1878 and referred to as ...