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Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Infection in a Texas Dairy Farm Worker
“Sporadic human infections with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus, with a wide spectrum of clinical severity and a cumulative case fatality of more than 50%, have been reported in 23 countries over more than 20 years. HPAI A(H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b viruses have spread widely among wild birds worldwide since 2020–2021, resulting in outbreaks in…
Avian Influenza Update
Part III The A(H5N1) avian influenza outbreak investigation continues to unfold, and we are rapidly gaining new information. This is the third in a series of current updates on the avian influenza outbreaks on U.S. dairy farms. 1. A study planned for publication in July was released early by the CDC (kudos for that!) entitled:…
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