The H5N1 avian influenza virus is mutating to evade immune defenses in mammals following prior infection or vaccination.

More than 170 species of North American wild birds were infected with bird flu. Here's what it means for your backyard bird ...

But what is the virus and why has it created such urgency among governments worldwide? See our factfile below to find out: Also known as avian influenza, bird flu is an infectious disease of birds ...

The Trump administration has not staffed an office established by Congress to prepare the nation for future pandemics, ...

Here’s what is known about food safety amid the bird flu outbreak. Will I catch bird flu from eating chicken or eggs? No, the risk of catching bird flu from eating chicken or eggs is presently very ...

Authorities are testing additional dead birds for avian influenza in multiple counties across Wisconsin just weeks after a wild duck was found in Milwaukee with the virus. The Wisconsin Department ...

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most ...

Now, researchers have developed a prototype sensor that detects a type of influenza virus that causes bird flu (H5N1) in air samples. The low-cost handheld sensor detects the virus at levels below ...

This is the first report of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza viruses — better known as bird flu — in New Jersey. Does this mean people are at danger? Here's what you should know about the ...

Now, researchers in ACS Sensors have developed a prototype sensor that detects a type of influenza virus that causes bird flu (H5N1) in air samples. The low-cost handheld sensor detects the virus ...

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that house cats could contract the H5N1 bird flu virus from contact with their owners. Because the workers declined to be ...