New bird flu strain in cows spreads to Nevada dairy worker
A dairy worker in Nevada has been confirmed to be infected by a new bird flu strain found to be spreading among cows in the state last week . That strain of the H5N1 bird flu virus, called D1.1 by scientists, is different from a previous variant called B3.13 which had infected at least 40 dairy workers in the U.S. to date.
Bird Flu Infects Cows For Second Time in Under a Year
Dairy cows in Nevada have been infected with a new strain of bird flu, marking the second strain detected in herds since March.
Cows Have Been Infected With a Second Form of Bird Flu
The finding indicates that the virus, known as H5N1, has spilled from birds into cows at least twice — leading to these two sets of infections — and that it could continue to do so. It also suggests that the virus may pose a persistent risk to cows and to the people who work closely with them.
CDC Finds Undetected Bird Flu Infections in U.S. Dairy Veterinarians
Three U.S. dairy veterinarians unknowingly had H5N1 infections, otherwise known as bird flu. This included one person who worked only in states without known outbreaks in cows, according to a new study from the U.
Scientists Worry About Undetected Bird Flu Infections
CDC finds H5 bird flu antibodies in 3 veterinary practitioners, highlighting need for enhanced surveillance and safety protocols.
Delayed CDC report shows increased evidence of bird flu spread to people
Three veterinarians had antibodies to bird flu virus, which suggests recent infection, the report said. None of them knew they were working with dairy cattle with known or suspect
Bird flu detected among US veterinarians tested last year, CDC says
Bird flu infections were detected among cattle veterinarians tested last fall, including two people with no known exposure to animals with the virus, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.
Bird flu infections in dairy cows are more widespread than we thought, according to a new CDC study
A CDC study has found H5N1 bird flu antibodies in veterinarians who had no symptoms and no knowledge they had been working with infected livestock.
H5N1 testing in cow veterinarians suggests bird flu is spreading silently
Three veterinarians who work with cows have tested positive for prior infections of H5 bird flu, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The finding may not seem surprising,
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Bird flu has caused growing problems for the last year. Here's what we know so far.
Since arriving on a Texas dairy farm nearly a year ago, bird flu has caused havoc in the farming industry, leading to millions of dead birds and thousands of sick cows. More than 65 people have ...