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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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San Francisco reports H5N1 avian flu in child

The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) on January 10 announced an H5N1 avian flu infection involving a child with fever and conjunctivitis whose exposure to the virus is still under investigation.

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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 ...

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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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As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing

Testing for H5N1 avian influenza requires a second test that ... included fever and conjunctivitis — was flagged by San Francisco health authorities last week. In a statement, the San ...

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