Avian influenza
Research investigators from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have published a new study exploring the impact of climate change on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) dynamics in migratory waterfowl. According to the study, climate change can amplify the risks of HPAI outbreaks in waterfowl populations, particularly if the virus
Avian influenza
The Ministry of Health in Cambodia has confirmed the 16th human case of H5N1 bird flu for the year, highlighting the ongoing risk of avian influenza transmission to humans. A three-year-old girl from Kampong Speu province has been diagnosed with the virus after showing symptoms of fever, diarrhea, cough, and
Avian influenza
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been reported in 10 states of India, affecting domestic poultry and atypical hosts such as tigers, lions, leopards, and domestic cats. The Government of India has taken steps to strengthen surveillance and develop predictive systems for early warning, prevention, and control of
Avian influenza
Recent research employing Bayesian additive regression trees to model species distribution of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) clade 2.3.4.4b presence has shed light on the factors driving intercontinental spread of the disease. The study identifies geospatial patterns of infection and projects risk distributions across Europe, revealing a
Avian influenza
A PEREGRINE falcon has been found dead in Christchurch, amid a new outbreak of bird flu. The female bird of prey, which had laid eggs in the nest just three weeks earlier, was found at the Priory. While it is not yet confirmed whether the bird died from bird flu,
Avian influenza
Australia's ability to combat bird flu, specifically H5N1, will be put to the test through a series of national exercises designed to prepare the nation for a potential outbreak. The country remains the only continent without a single case of the deadly avian influenza, but concerns about its
Avian influenza
Government agencies are ramping up preparations for a highly contagious strain of bird flu that could reach Australia via its Antarctic territory and Macquarie Island. The Australian government has warned that the potential arrival of the H5N1 Avian flu strain could devastate wildlife and pose a risk to human health.
Avian influenza
As tens of thousands of seabirds swoop and squawk around us on Lord Howe Island, wildlife experts are sounding the alarm on the potential arrival of the deadly bird flu strain, H5N1. The virus, which has caused havoc in wild bird populations across the globe, may arrive in Australia this
Avian influenza
A 16-year-old girl from southeast Cambodia's Svay Rieng province has been confirmed to have the H5N1 bird flu, bringing the total number of cases to nine since the start of 2024. The girl, who lives in Chantrea district's Chamkar Leav village, is currently in a severe
Avian influenza
A severe outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in southern Cambodia, with a 16-year-old girl recently diagnosed with the virus, bringing the total number of cases to nine this year. The patient is receiving intensive care after showing symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, and dyspnea. Health authorities
Avian influenza
As the world grapples with a devastating bird flu pandemic, a particular strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus called H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b is spreading globally, affecting wild birds and poultry on every continent except Australia. Meanwhile, three separate strains of bird flu - H7N3, H7N9,
Avian influenza
Phnom Penh authorities have confirmed a seventh human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2024, a 5-year-old girl from southern Cambodia's Takeo province. The patient exhibited symptoms of fever and had direct contact with dead chickens, which were consumed by her family. This incident highlights the ongoing threat
