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CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers

CDC Newsroom – July 14, 2024 – Four human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the state of Colorado have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This includes all three presumptive-positive cases reported by that state on Friday, July 12 and a fourth[...]
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Colorado Reports Three Presumptive Positive H5 Cases in Poultry Workers

CDC Newsroom: July 12, 2024 – The state of Colorado has announced that three people have tested presumptive positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection. Specimens have been sent to CDC for confirmatory testing. All of the people who tested presumptive positive experienced mild symptoms and were workers who[...]
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European Food Safety Authority: Avian Flu[…]Surveillance Recommended

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In a report published this month by the European Food Safety Authority, the EFSA tabulated reports of HPAI H5N1 and H5N5 from March – June 2024. They identify 42 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus detections were reported in domestic (15) and wild (27) birds across 13 countries in Europe. Outside Europe, the HPAI[...]
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