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Bird Flu Virus May Survive Aging Process in Raw Milk Cheese
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 – There's a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months. "There is a risk of infection," lead study...
Parents Feel They Are Lacking Information About Bird Flu
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 – Only 43 percent of parents report they are able to find accurate and current information on avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, according to the University...
New Coronavirus Found in Bats, Experts Say It’s No Threat
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2025 – Scientists in China have discovered a new type of coronavirus in bats that can infect human cells, but experts say it’s not a threat to public health – right now. They r...
Bird Flu Found in Rats for First Time, USDA Confirms
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 – For the first time, bird flu has been detected in rats, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed, according to a recent report. Bird flu, otherwise known as H5N1...
Bird Flu May Spread Through the Air, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 – The highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus may be spreading through the air under certain conditions, according to a new study from the Czech Republic. Government...
Raw Pet Food Recalled After Bird Flu Sickens, Then Kills Two Cats
THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 – Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have...
Flu and Stomach Bugs Are Spreading Fast—Are You Prepared?
SUNDAY, Feb. 16, 2025 – Flu season is in full swing, making it more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Dr. Priya Soni, a pediatric infectious disease...
Seroprevalence of HPAI A(H5) Identified in Bovine Veterinary Practitioners
FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2025 – Seroprevalence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified among bovine veterinary practitioners, according to research published in...
Epstein-Barr Virus Might Help Trigger Cancer After Kidney Transplant
Key Takeaways Kidney transplant recipients who’ve never been exposed to the Epstein-Barr virus but receive organs from a donor who has been may develop a rare and aggressive cancer As many as 1...
CDC: U.S. Influenza Activity in the United States Remains Elevated
TUESDAY, Feb. 11, 2025 – During the week of Jan. 26 through Feb. 1, 2025, flu activity remained elevated in the United States, with 43 states reporting high or very high outpatient respiratory ...
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 – Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to disclose data about the risks of bird flu to people and pets that was posted briefly...
Is U.S. Prepared for Bird Flu’s Spread in Humans? One Expert Has Concerns
THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 – When it comes to the potential of H5N1 avian flu, otherwise known as bird flu, picking up mutations that might lead to human-to-human spread, that "train has already left...
New Bird Flu Strain Found in U.S. Dairy Cows
THURSDAY, Feb. 6, 2025 – A new strain of bird flu has infected dairy cows in Nevada, marking the second time the virus has jumped from birds to cattle. This latest infection — reported by the U.S. D...
PTLD Up for Seronegative Recipients of Epstein-Barr Virus-Seropositive Donor Kidneys
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 – Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-seronegative recipients of EBV-seropositive donor (EBV D+/R−) kidneys have an increased risk for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (...
Bird Flu Is Spreading: What You Need To Know
SUNDAY, Feb. 2, 2025 – A rapidly-spreading H5N1 avian influenza, otherwise known as bird flu, has been devastating bird flocks and showing signs of spreading to other mammals. Since 2022, more than...
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