New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

What you need to know about the new bird flu strain found in the United States
In today’s Health Alert, a new strain of bird flu - H5N9 - has been detected in the U.S. The first confirmed case was found at a commercial duck farm in California.
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A newly identified strain of bird flu, H5N9, discovered at a California duck farm, has prompted concerns about the possibility of a larger outbreak, The Washington Post reported Jan. 29. Health experts are monitoring the situation, particularly the potential for genetic mutations that could make the virus more easily transmissible among humans.
What Is H5N9? US Reports First Bird Flu Strain Outbreak in Poultry
H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes.
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The first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry has been reported in California on a duck farm leading to the culling of nearly 119,000 birds and concerns.
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A new bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak has been discovered in California. The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
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