First Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in Person Without Known Animal Exposure
The CDC has confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A(H5) in Missouri without a known occupational exposure to sick or infected animals.
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How the Health of Your Lungs Is Linked to the Bacteria in Your Gut
The effects of the gut microbiome on our health are far-reaching—research shows that even our lungs are influenced by this community of microbes.
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FDA Clears Biofire Spotfire Respiratory/Sore Throat Panel Mini
bioMérieux's Biofire Spotfire Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel Mini received US FDA Special 510(k) clearance and CLIA-waiver, according to the company.
FDA Authorizes Roche 4-in-1 Test for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B, RSV
The FDA issued emergency use authorization to Roche’s cobas liat SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A/B & RSV nucleic acid test, the company reports.
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NIH Releases Roadmap to Tackle H5N1 Threat
The institute unveiled a research agenda detailing objectives to understand the virus’ biology and advance detection, treatment, and prevention strategies.
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CDC Confirms Third Human Bird Flu Case Tied to Dairy Outbreak
As with the previous two cases, the person is a dairy farm worker with exposure to infected cows.
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Raw Milk from H5N1 Cows Infects Mice
Mice administered raw milk samples from dairy cows infected with H5N1 influenza experienced high virus levels in their respiratory organs.
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CDC: Second Human Case of Avian Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
A second human case of avian flu has been identified in the state of Michigan, according to the CDC. Risk to the general public remains low, the agency says.
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CDC Calls for Heightened Flu Monitoring to Detect Rare Human H5N1 Cases
This enhanced monitoring aims to quickly detect any rare cases of human infection with the H5N1 bird flu virus.
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New CDC Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in K-12 Schools
The guidance promotes handwashing, ventilation, cleaning, vaccinations, and illness protocols to prevent the spread of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in K-12 schools.
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US to Provide Nearly $200 Million to Fight H5N1 After Virus Hits Dairy FarmsÂ
Following the first human case linked to the outbreak, the funding will bolster prevention measures, enhance disease tracking, and ensure biosecurity across affected dairy farms.
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CDC Urges States to Ramp Up Farmworker Protection Against Bird Flu
The CDC recommends PPE distribution to workers on dairy farms, poultry farms, and in slaughterhouses to safeguard against avian influenza.
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Texas Dairy Worker with Bird Flu Had Pinkeye, No Respiratory Symptoms
A new case report sheds light on the first documented transmission of bird flu from cow to human.
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WHO Overturns Dogma on Airborne Disease Spread. The CDC Might Not Act on It.
The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and measles.
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Bird Flu Detected in Milk: What You Need to Know
Board-certified infectious disease physician Carl Abraham, MD, sheds light on the implications of bird flu found in cow’s milk.
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