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A (H5) Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDC
CDC is using its flu surveillance systems to monitor for A (H5) bird flu activity in people. On July 7, 2025, CDC streamlined A (H5) bird flu updates with routine influenza data updates and updated reporting cadences to reflect the current public health situation.
Avian influenza - Wikipedia
Avian influenza (AI), or bird flu, has significantly impacted the poultry industry with economic ramifications felt globally. The virus primarily affects poultry species, and when outbreaks occur, large-scale culling of infected birds is often necessary to prevent further spread.
Bird Flu | Bird Flu | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find the latest information about detections of H5N1 bird flu in people. A multi-state outbreak of HPAI A (H5N1) bird flu in dairy cows was first reported on March 25, 2024. CDC surveillance shows no indicators of unusual flu activity in people, including H5N1 bird flu.
Texas Animal Health Commission
Avian Influenza (AI), caused by influenza type A viruses, is a contagious viral disease that poses a major threat to the poultry industry and animal health. Migratory waterfowl are a natural reservoir for this disease.
San Antonio scientists study how bird flu made a jump to mammals
This network of labs and scientists study the natural history, transmission and pathogenesis of influenza to address outbreaks. Bird flu has been spreading rapidly in chickens and other fowl in recent years, Martinez-Sobrido said.
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): H5N1, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bird flu (avian influenza) is an infection from a type of influenza (flu) virus that usually spreads in birds and other animals. Sometimes, humans can get bird flu from infected animals.
Bird flu (avian influenza) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Flu viruses in other animals, such as birds, may be a risk to people. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment for bird flu in people.
Bird flu is mutating, but antivirals still work - Texas Biomed
Researchers at Texas Biomed identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective.
Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
Wild birds can be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and show no signs of illness. They can carry the disease to new areas when migrating, potentially exposing domestic poultry to the virus.
Bird flu (avian influenza) | Australian Centre for Disease Control
Bird flu (avian influenza) is caused by specific influenza A viruses that usually infect birds. These viruses are different to those that cause seasonal flu in people.
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