Seabird, avian flu
'Pirate Seabirds' Could Become a Pathway for Deadly Avian Flu to Spread to Australia, Study Finds
But among the pirate life’s many perils, contracting and transmitting a deadly disease might be a new one. In a study published on Monday in the journal Conservation Letters, a team of scientists suggests these thieving seabirds might become vectors for the deadly H5N1 strain of avian flu,
Avian flu could be transmitted when seabirds steal food
A study out of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has found that high-pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 can be spread through the food-stealing behavior of some seabirds, known as kleptoparasitism.
'Food theft' among seabirds could be transmission point for deadly avian flu
If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds.
‘Pirate birds’ force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu
It’s easier to steal another seabird’s meal than catch your own fish. But this behaviour by skuas, frigatebirds and gulls is contributing to the spread of lethal avian influenza
Gross 'Food Theft' Could Be Responsible for Spread of Deadly Bird Flu
The H5N1 virus, initially restricted to Eurasia and Africa, has since spread to North and South America and even reached Antarctica in early 2024.
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How Policy Makers Can Act Now To Prevent An Avian Influenza Pandemic
It is not inevitable that H5N1 will develop into a pandemic -- if we act now. Unfortunately, instead of urgent action, we ...
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Bird flu outbreaks made egg prices more expensive. Here's what to know
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is projecting that egg prices will decrease in the coming months. But experts said that ...
U.S. wastewater tests detect bird flu virus only in areas with farm animals
An extensive look at wastewater samples taken across the United States from May to July found traces of the H5N1 bird flu ...
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CDC: What Alabamians need to know about avian flu, outbreaks of the virus
Avian influenza, or bird flu, refers to the disease caused by infection with Type A viruses. The Alabama Department of Public Health reports these viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds ...
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France Sees Success Vaccinating Ducks Against Avian Flu
France’s nationwide vaccination of farmed ducks over the past year has helped slash outbreaks of avian influenza, a ...
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Safeguarding Against Avian Influenza: Practical Guidance for High-Risk Individuals
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) "Practical interim guidance to reduce the risk of infection in people exposed to avian ...
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Avian flu first found in Central Valley is spreading, with new California cases confirmed
State and federal officials have identified new cases of Avian influenza at three Central Valley dairies as the number of ...
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CDC: Human with avian influenza had no contact with animals
A human case of A (H5) avian influenza has been confirmed in Missouri, but unlike other human cases, the patient in this case ...
Bird Flu Symptoms in Humans: How to Protect Yourself and Prevent This Rare But Serious Virus
With cold and flu season approaching, it’s worth knowing about another virus out there—albeit extremely rare: bird flu. Like ...