Bird Flu
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CDC Report Highlights Dangers of Unpasteurized Milk as Cats Succumb to Bird Flu on Texas Farm
A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm succumbed to fatal systemic influenza infection after consuming raw milk from cows infected with bird flu, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday. 
A cluster of cats on a Texas dairy farm succumbed to fatal systemic influenza infection after consuming raw milk from cows infected with bird flu, according to a report released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday. -
FDA Detects H5N1 Bird Flu Viral Particles in Grocery Store Milk, Assures Pasteurized Dairy Products Remain Safe
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it had detected viral particles of H5N1 avian influenza in milk purchased at grocery stores across the country. 
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it had detected viral particles of H5N1 avian influenza in milk purchased at grocery stores across the country. -
U.S.-China Bird Flu Research Funding Stirs Biosecurity Concerns
The Biden administration has come under scrutiny for allocating $1 million of American taxpayer funds to a controversial gain-of-function research project on avian influenza, which involves collaboration with Chinese scientists, including those from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an individual linked to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. 
The Biden administration has come under scrutiny for allocating $1 million of American taxpayer funds to a controversial gain-of-function research project on avian influenza, which involves collaboration with Chinese scientists, including those from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an individual linked to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. -
China Reports Fatal Case of Rare Combined Bird Flu Strains
In a concerning development from China, a 63-year-old woman from Anhui province succumbed to a novel combination of bird flu strains, marking a rare instance of dual infection that has put global health authorities on alert. In a concerning development from China, a 63-year-old woman from Anhui province succumbed to a novel combination of bird flu strains, marking a rare instance of dual infection that has put global health authorities on alert. -
Bird Flu Outbreak in South Georgia Spreads to Mammals, Endangering Seals and Skuas
A recent outbreak of bird flu on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a UK overseas territory, has raised concerns among scientists about the spread of the virus to mammals, including elephant seals and fur seals. 
A recent outbreak of bird flu on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, a UK overseas territory, has raised concerns among scientists about the spread of the virus to mammals, including elephant seals and fur seals. -
Risk Of Bird Flu In Ducks Increases With Mercury Contamination: Study
Ducks contaminated with mercury were up to 3.5 times more likely to have had bird flu at some point over the last year or so, scientists say. 
Ducks contaminated with mercury were up to 3.5 times more likely to have had bird flu at some point over the last year or so, scientists say. -
Several Outbreaks Of Avian Flu Spread In Asia And Europe
A flock of 7,000 wild birds in Norway's Rogaland region has been infected with the bird flu virus. 
A flock of 7,000 wild birds in Norway's Rogaland region has been infected with the bird flu virus. -
Japan Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak, Culls 143,000 Chickens
Japan health officials don't believe bird flu could be spread to humans by consuming chicken meat or eggs. 
Japan health officials don't believe bird flu could be spread to humans by consuming chicken meat or eggs. -
France Tightens Measures Vs Bird Flu As Disease Spreads In Europe
A bird flu prevention zone has been set up in Britain to stop the spread of the virus. A bird flu prevention zone has been set up in Britain to stop the spread of the virus. -
India Reports First Death From Bird Flu
11-year-old boy died of multiple organ failure. 
11-year-old boy died of multiple organ failure.
