Seabirds, avian flu
'Pirate birds' force other seabirds to regurgitate fish meals. Their thieving ways could spread lethal avian flu
It's not easy finding food at sea. Seabirds often stay aloft, scanning the churning waters for elusive prey. Most seabirds take fish, squid, or other prey from the first few meters of seawater. Scavenging is common.
'Pirate Seabirds' Could Become a Pathway for Deadly Avian Flu to Spread to Australia, Study Finds
But among the pirate life’s many perils, contracting and transmitting a deadly disease might be a new one. In a study published on Monday in the journal Conservation Letters, a team of scientists suggests these thieving seabirds might become vectors for the deadly H5N1 strain of avian flu,
Avian Flu Could Spread Further, but Immunity May be Common
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Avian flu could be transmitted when seabirds steal food
A study out of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has found that high-pathogenicity avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 can be spread through the food-stealing behavior of some seabirds, known as kleptoparasitism.
Avian flu first found in Central Valley is spreading, with new California cases confirmed
State and federal officials have identified new cases of Avian influenza at three Central Valley dairies as the number of infected cows continues to climb in California. The virus, known as Avian influenza or H5N1, has made its way across the U.S. since March, striking 14 states and infecting 200 dairy herds.
'Food theft' among seabirds could be transmission point for deadly avian flu
If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds.
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The Avian Flu Outbreak Remains a Concern—And We Still Aren’t Ready to Respond
Thus far, the outbreak is growing slowly, says Yale SOM’s Dr. Howard Forman. But a lack of coordination and testing continues ...
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California confirms more avian flu in dairy herds, poultry
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How Policy Makers Can Act Now To Prevent An Avian Influenza Pandemic
It is not inevitable that H5N1 will develop into a pandemic -- if we act now. Unfortunately, instead of urgent action, we ...
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Why virologists are getting increasingly nervous about bird flu
Avian flu in dairy cows could stick around on US farms forever, and is raising the risk of outbreaks in mammals—including ...
Bird flu tests being developed as number of human cases rise across the country
Several labs will work with federal health authorities to develop a test for avian influenza, as the number of human cases ...
Bird Flu Symptoms in Humans: How to Protect Yourself and Prevent This Rare But Serious Virus
With cold and flu season approaching, it’s worth knowing about another virus out there—albeit extremely rare: bird flu. Like ...
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Bird flu detected in cows at two Kansas dairy farms. Milk is safe to drink, feds say
Mar. 25—Cows at two dairy farms in Kansas tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday. Public and federal ...
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CDC: Three contacts monitored after Missouri’s first H5 bird flu case
Health officials identified three contacts, including two healthcare workers, who were closely monitored after a bird flu ...