Scientists are investigating a mutation in the H5N1 avian influenza virus, raising concerns about a potential human pandemic.

A new study finds tweaking part of the H5N1 virus infecting dairy cows in a single spot could allow it to better attach to ...

Avian influenza viruses typically require several mutations to adapt and spread among humans, but what happens when just one change can increase the risk of becoming a pandemic virus? A recent study ...

In March 2024, a high pathogenic bird flu virus was reported in dairy cows in several states, marking the first time this ...

As the World Health Organization calls the current outbreak a “significant public health concern,” here’s everything to know ...

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County.

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus that is presently circulating in dairy cows in the United States could be more easily spread to humans because of a single ...

H5N1 influenza virus currently circulating in U.S. dairy cows could allow for easier ... Scientists Identify Mutation That Could Facilitate H5N1 'Bird Flu' Virus Infection and Potential ...

Investigators trying to determine how a child in California might have contracted bird flu are continuing to learn more ...

Louisiana has reported what appears to be the state's first case of bird flu. In a health alert issued Friday, state ...

MADISON, Wis. -- A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been identified in a commercial poultry flock in Barron County. According to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade ...