The ongoing H5N1 outbreak presents a critical test of the United States’ ability to apply the hard-earned lessons of a recent health emergencies. The time to act is not when the threat becomes unmanageable—it is now, when swift, coordinated efforts can make the greatest impact.
Background Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5Nx and human H1N1pdm2009 influenza viruses can infect cats. Infections in cats may result in viral adaptations or recombinant…
The H3 subtype of avian influenza virus (AIV) stands out as one of the most prevalent subtypes, posing a significant threat to public health. In…
CDC has sequenced the influenza viruses in specimens collected from the patient in Louisiana who was
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The containment was discovered after a house cat in Washington County contracted H5N1, also known as the bird flu, and died after consuming the raw…
CDC has sequenced the influenza viruses in specimens collected from the patient in Louisiana who was
December 18, 2024– A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
CDC has sequenced the influenza viruses in specimens collected from the patient in Louisiana who was
This pharmacokinetic study of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir found no clinically meaningful difference in drug exposure in pregnant versus non-pregnant women. Sofo
Whether the next pandemic is caused by H5N1 bird flu or something else, we must prepare now to use convalescent plasma to treat patients.
