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CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu

CDC confirms bird flu case in San Francisco child. What is bird flu?

Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses, according to the CDC. The virus mostly spreads between birds and dairy cows, but there have been 67 human cases of bird flu nationwide and one death tied to the infection since 2024, CDC records show.

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CDC: Another human bird flu case brings total to 67

On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed another case of avian influenza A(H5N1), or bird flu, in California, bringing the nationwide total of cases to 67.

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Bird flu or seasonal sickness? Here's how the CDC plans to ramp up testing

A child ill with fever and conjunctivitis in San Francisco tested positive for bird flu but had no known source of transmission.

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San Francisco health officials say presumptive bird flu case found in child

Health officials in San Francisco announced Friday that they are investigating a presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu that was ...

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What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease

A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?

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CDC expands testing protocols for avian flu cases in influenza patients

The CDC is calling for expanded testing of bird flu after a child in California tested positive for the virus despite no ...

Bird flu detected at Georgia poultry facility

Federal and state officials race to contain any further spread of the virus and suspended poultry sales at auctions and flea ...

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