Bird flu detected in pigs—here's why virologists are concerned
H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs. This was something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020. But why were we worrying specifically about pigs?
First US Case of Bird Flu Detected in Pigs: What We Know
H5N1 bird flu was detected in a pig in Oregon, marking the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Wednesday.The detection was on a small farm rather than a commercial pig farm,
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Bird Flu in Pigs Is One Step Closer to Endangering Humans
If a pig infected with human flu got infected with the H5N1 bird flu, a new virus could emerge with parts of both. That’d be bad.
H5N1 bird flu detected in a pig for the first time, raising concerns
The USDA said there is no risk to the nation's pork supply from the Oregon case. The risk to the public from bird flu remains low.
US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.
Bird flu detected in pig for 1st time in US: What it means for humans
A pig infected with bird flu in Oregon has raised concerns about the virus’s potential to threaten humans, but the current risk to the public remains low.
1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu. It’s the first time the virus has been detected in U.S. swine and raises concerns about bird flu’s potential to become a human threat.
Experts Reveal What The Pig With Bird Flu in Oregon Really Signifies
The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.
Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm
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H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
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H5N1 bird flu found in U.S. swine for first time
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3 people with H5N1 bird flu spent time in Oregon, but officials say there’s no public health risk
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Oregon identifies 3 human cases of bird flu in farm workers from Washington state
Bird flu has infected three more people from Washington state after they were exposed to poultry that tested positive for the ...
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California, Washington report more suspected H5 avian flu cases
Two states affected by avian flu outbreaks in dairy cattle and commercial poultry reported more probable H5 avian flu ...
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Enhanced bird flu testing coming to nation’s milk supply
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to implement a tiered strategy this month to increase testing ...