In the third ever case of a human infection by H3N8 bird flu—a different virus to the H5N1 bird flu currently in the U.S.—a woman in China has died.

The H5N1 virus is another type of bird flu that has been spreading across wild birds and poultry in the U.S. and worldwide. This also infects humans, but in very low numbers: according to the ...

Results. The results indicated that in the bronchial tissue cultures, the levels of viral RNA were similar for the novel H3N8, avian H3N8, and H5N1 viruses.

1961 - The H5N1 strain is isolated in birds in South Africa. ... Scientists announce that H3N8, a new strain of avian flu, caused the death of more than 160 baby seals in New England in 2011.

Experts urge U.S. to prepare for possible new pandemic as H5N1 bird flu outbreak spreads with dairy animal and human cases. Here's what to know.

For example, if a horse were to become infected by both equine flu (the H3N8 virus) and bird flu (the H5N1 virus) simultaneously, it could lead to the viruses sharing genetic data and evolving.

H5N1, the bird flu virus behind the ongoing outbreak in the US, ... April 26, 2022 – China’s National Health Commission announces the first human case of H3N8. April 28, ...

Avian influenza - more commonly known as bird flu - is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. It is adapted to birds, but capable of crossing over to human beings, with the H5N1 variant being ...

Researchers report the first confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu in horses, ... Two subtypes of EIV have emerged, including 2 H3N8 strains and 1 H7N7 strain.

H5N1 bird flu is likely infecting more people than we know. New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 7% of monitored dairy farmers in Michigan and Colorado have ...

Experts believe three more cats in Los Angeles County have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. Two others succumbed to the disease earlier this month after drinking recalled raw milk from Fresno ...