First outbreak of rare H5N9 bird flu reported on California duck farm as cases of H5N1 continue to rise
Bird flu infections around the U.S. have forced mass cullings and resulted in the deaths of zoo animals and pets
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California duck farm
A new strain of a highly pathogenic and rare strain of bird flu has been reported on a duck farm in central California.
First outbreak of rare bird flu strain detected at Calif. duck farm
U.S. authorities also detected the more common H5N1 strain on the same farm in Merced County, California, they said in a report to Paris-based WOAH, adding that the almost 119,000 birds on the
US reports first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry
The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.
What Is H5N9? US Reports First Bird Flu Strain Outbreak in Poultry
H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes.
UK confirms ‘rare’ human case of bird flu; US reports first H5N9 outbreak in poultry
British health authorities said they had detected a case of bird flu (H5N1) in a person in central England. The person acquired the infection on a farm, where they had close and prolonged contact with numerous infected birds,
U.S. reported first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry, WOAH says
The United States reported a first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu on a poultry farm, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Monday. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has spread around the globe in the past years,
First US case of H5N9 bird flu strain found in California
The first confirmed case of H5N9 bird flu in the United States has been identified in Merced County, California, and control measures are being undertaken to contain the virus.
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