The first person to die from avian influenza in the United States, an adult over age 65, came into contact with backyard and wild birds in Louisiana.
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What to know about the first bird flu–related death in the U.S. – Science News
A Louisiana man who died with H5N1 bird flu contracted it from exposure to a backyard flock and wild birds, according to state health officials.
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CA wildlife officials: Dead swans at Mather Lake had bird flu – Sacramento Bee
Two swans found dead at Mather Regional Park in November have tested positive for bird flu, according to California wildlife officials.
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Iowa marks first bird flu case of 2025 in Clinton County
Infections to humans have come from direct contact with dairy cattle, commercial, backyard or wild birds that had the virus. Poultry, egg and dairy …
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Think Wild offering advice to people in Oregon as avian influenza ramps up – KTVZ
All wild bird patients are screened for symptoms of avian influenza such as neurologic symptoms or respiratory distress, and sick birds are …
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200 Pa. snow geese die from highly lethal bird flu – The Philadelphia Inquirer
Officials ask that anyone who encounters a sick or dead wild bird report it to the Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD (1-833-742-9453); by emailing pgc …
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Louisiana Person Is First Bird Flu-Linked Death in U.S. – WebMD
This marks the first U.S. human death linked to H5N1 avian flu, which has increasingly been detected in humans, cattle, and other wild and domestic …
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See How Martha Helps the Wild Birds on Her Farm During Winter
She provides her avian visitors with essential nutrients by setting up a number of bird feeders around her farm. “All the birds love to come by and …
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Know bird flu risk in Mississippi, symptoms after first US human death – The Clarion-Ledger
The person had contact with a non-commercial backyard flock and wild bird. “While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not …
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First Human Bird Flu Death Confirmed in United States – Medscape
The patient contracted highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1, through exposure to wild birds and a noncommercial backyard flock, …
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