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Thu, 21 May 2026 04:41:41 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-outbreak-shuts-guindy-childrens-park-in-chennai-222806-1.htm The bGuindy Children's Park/b-a well-known urban green space in the Chennai city-has been closed indefinitely after a sudden boutbreak of avian ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-outbreak-shuts-guindy-childrens-park-in-chennai-222806-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-resurfaces-in-korea-fueling-fresh-spike-in-egg-prices-221983-1.htm South Korea has confirmed two additional outbreaks of bhighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (!--ref1--) /b at poultry farms, pushing the total ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-resurfaces-in-korea-fueling-fresh-spike-in-egg-prices-221983-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fever-doesnt-stop-bird-flu-viruses-resist-high-temperatures-221857-1.htm medlinkBird flu/medlink viruses may pose a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than those reached during ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fever-doesnt-stop-bird-flu-viruses-resist-high-temperatures-221857-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-h5n5-bird-flu-strain-claims-first-human-life-in-the-us-221622-1.htm A Washington resident has died after contracting bH5N5, a bird flu strain never before detected in humans. /b This marks the first confirmed human case of H5N5 globally.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-h5n5-bird-flu-strain-claims-first-human-life-in-the-us-221622-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-bird-flu-in-milk-affect-humans-221129-1.htm Bird flu, formally known as bavian influenza H5N1 (HPAI) virus/b, has been present since the 1990s, primarily affecting wild birds and poultry. In ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-bird-flu-in-milk-affect-humans-221129-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/generative-ai-detects-high-risk-bird-flu-exposures-220868-1.htm A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) shows that bgenerative AI can help detect hidden risks of avian influenza (H5N1) ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/generative-ai-detects-high-risk-bird-flu-exposures-220868-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-americans-arent-taking-bird-flu-seriously-219623-1.htm In an editorial in the iAmerican Journal of Public Health,/i researchers from CUNY SPH warn that public indifference and black of awareness about ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-americans-arent-taking-bird-flu-seriously-219623-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-claims-life-of-infant-girl-in-andhra-pradesh-219463-1.htm In a tragic development that has drawn national attention, a two-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh has died after contracting the bH5N1 strain of medlinkavian ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-claims-life-of-infant-girl-in-andhra-pradesh-219463-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/japan-battles-bird-flu-surge-218722-1.htm Japan is facing a rise in medlinkavian influenza (bird flu)/medlink outbreaks, leading to the culling of around five million chickens and other birds across five prefectures this January.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/japan-battles-bird-flu-surge-218722-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/two-more-bird-flu-outbreaks-reported-in-south-korea-218593-1.htm Authorities announced that South Korea has confirmed two more cases of highly pathogenic medlinkavian influenza/medlink (AI), raising the total number of outbreaks this season to 23 (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/two-more-bird-flu-outbreaks-reported-in-south-korea-218593-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/are-we-already-immune-to-the-h5n1-bird-flu-virus-218493-1.htm Many people already bpossess medlinkimmune cells/medlink prepared to combat the H5N1 virus, commonly referred to as highly pathogenic medlinkavian influenza/medlink/b.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/are-we-already-immune-to-the-h5n1-bird-flu-virus-218493-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-south-korea-reports-new-case-at-egg-farm-218475-1.htm South Korea has confirmed its 19th case of highly pathogenic medlinkavian influenza/medlink (AI) (!--ref1--) at an egg farm in North Chungcheong ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-influenza-outbreak-south-korea-reports-new-case-at-egg-farm-218475-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-in-california-what-you-need-to-know-218441-1.htm California's fight against avian influenza A (H5N1) (!--ref1--) has escalated, with infections spreading across dairy farms and two new human cases confirmed in Stanislaus and Los Angeles counties.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-in-california-what-you-need-to-know-218441-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-flu-outbreak-at-south-korean-farm-218389-1.htm South Korea has reported its 14th case of highly pathogenic medlinkavian influenza/medlink (!--ref1--) this season at a farm near Seoul. The ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-flu-outbreak-at-south-korean-farm-218389-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/h5n1-bird-flu-a-rising-threat-for-humans-218247-1.htm Bird flu variant H5N1 avian influenza affected about 700 dairy herds on the US West Coast and North America between March and early December 2024 (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/h5n1-bird-flu-a-rising-threat-for-humans-218247-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-influenza-h5n1-mutation-and-human-risk-218210-1.htm The bhighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 influenza virus/b that is presently circulating in dairy cows in the United States could be more ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-influenza-h5n1-mutation-and-human-risk-218210-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cdc-confirms-h5n1-bird-flu-in-child-in-california-218056-1.htm A child in California has contracted the H5N1 bird flu, marking the first human case in the US. The CDC has confirmed the infection. (!--ref1--) This ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cdc-confirms-h5n1-bird-flu-in-child-in-california-218056-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-control-measures-falling-short-217373-1.htm A study on sustained mammal-to-mammal transmission of medlinkbird flu/medlink across various species reveals that global control measures are falling short.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-control-measures-falling-short-217373-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-bird-flu-navigates-the-species-barrier-216899-1.htm As medlinkbird flu/medlink outbreaks continue to impact mammals and humans, a new study has uncovered how the H5N1 virus can jump the species barrier.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-bird-flu-navigates-the-species-barrier-216899-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/triple-avian-influenza-threat-prompts-warning-216499-1.htm Experts from Australia's national science agency warn that the country is facing an unprecedented threat from three distinct strains of medlinkavian influenza/medlink (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/triple-avian-influenza-threat-prompts-warning-216499-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-human-cases-of-bird-flu-confirmed-in-the-us-216498-1.htm The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed four new human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or medlinkbird flu/medlink, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-human-cases-of-bird-flu-confirmed-in-the-us-216498-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-spread-from-cows-is-more-infectious-to-humans-216407-1.htm H5N1, highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) virus, may be more infectious to humans when transmitted from cattle than directly from birds, finds a new study.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-spread-from-cows-is-more-infectious-to-humans-216407-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/persistence-of-bird-flu-on-milking-equipment-216208-1.htm Researchers report that the H5N1 virus, commonly known as medlinkbird flu/medlink, remains stable in unpasteurized milk on metal and rubber components ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/persistence-of-bird-flu-on-milking-equipment-216208-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-outbreak-h5n1-virus-detected-in-cows-milk-216147-1.htm Cows at the US dairy farms have tested positive for the medlinkbird flu (H5N1) virus/medlink in recent months, report medlinkpublic health/medlink experts.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-outbreak-h5n1-virus-detected-in-cows-milk-216147-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-there-a-solution-to-tackle-bird-flu-in-new-zealand-216089-1.htm medlinkArtificial Intelligence/medlink (AI) algorithms may open up new platforms in the fight against medlinkbird flu/medlink (avian influenza), reports New Zealand researchers.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-there-a-solution-to-tackle-bird-flu-in-new-zealand-216089-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-concerned-over-bird-flu-in-us-mice-and-cats-216013-1.htm The medlinkH5N1 bird flu/medlink (!--ref1--) virus has sparked new human health concerns amid reports of transmission to mammals such as domestic cats and mice.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-concerned-over-bird-flu-in-us-mice-and-cats-216013-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-announces-bird-flu-free-status-215897-1.htm The UK has announced that it is now free from highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as medlinkbird flu/medlink (!--ref1--). The ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/uk-announces-bird-flu-free-status-215897-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/south-korea-reports-first-highly-pathogenic-bird-flu-case-215826-1.htm South Korea's Agriculture Ministry announced the confirmation of the first highly pathogenic medlinkavian influenza/medlink case (!--ref1--) in ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/south-korea-reports-first-highly-pathogenic-bird-flu-case-215826-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-flu-alert-new-york-citys-wild-bird-population-under-scrutiny-215740-1.htm Recent research in the iJournal of Virology/i reveals a minority of wild birds in New York City carry highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. This ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/avian-flu-alert-new-york-citys-wild-bird-population-under-scrutiny-215740-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/vietnam-reports-avian-flu-fatality-215340-1.htm In Vietnam, a 21-year-old student has tragically succumbed to medlinkavian flu/medlink (!--ref1--), marking the first fatality from the disease in the nation.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/vietnam-reports-avian-flu-fatality-215340-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/cambodias-first-h5n1-bird-flu-death-in-2024-214940-1.htm A nine-year-old boy in Kratie province, northeastern Cambodia, succumbed to H5N1 avian influenza, marking the country's first fatality from the virus this year (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/cambodias-first-h5n1-bird-flu-death-in-2024-214940-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/denmark-heightens-risk-of-bird-flu-214521-1.htm The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) has raised the alert level for avian influenza, (!--ref1--) commonly referred to as bird flu, from ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/denmark-heightens-risk-of-bird-flu-214521-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/japan-records-second-avian-flu-outbreak-of-the-season-214347-1.htm The Ministry of Agriculture in Japan confirmed a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak at a poultry farm in the eastern prefecture of Ibaraki. This ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/japan-records-second-avian-flu-outbreak-of-the-season-214347-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/gene-edited-chickens-hold-the-key-to-combating-bird-flu-213797-1.htm British researchers have effectively employed gene editing methods to restrict the transmission of bird flu within chicken populations. Their findings, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/gene-edited-chickens-hold-the-key-to-combating-bird-flu-213797-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/mutational-changes-in-bird-flu-virus-signal-potential-pandemic-213363-1.htm A variant of avian flu virus, commonly found in Chinese poultry farms, is undergoing mutations that raise concerns about potential human transmission, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/mutational-changes-in-bird-flu-virus-signal-potential-pandemic-213363-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-change-boosts-bird-flu-severity-212037-1.htm H5N1 avian influenza virus (medlinkbird flu/medlink) has gained new genes and increased virulence as it spread west, revealed scientists (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-change-boosts-bird-flu-severity-212037-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-in-brazil-6-month-health-emergency-declared-211969-1.htm After the detection of several medlinkavian flu/medlink cases, a six-month health emergency has been declared by the Brazilian government. While ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-in-brazil-6-month-health-emergency-declared-211969-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/new-mutation-in-bird-flu-virus-an-emerging-threat-to-human-health-211400-1.htm Is medlinkbird flu/medlink the next human outbreak? New mutations in the medlinkavian influenza virus/medlink H5N1 infected a man in Chile recently.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/new-mutation-in-bird-flu-virus-an-emerging-threat-to-human-health-211400-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/first-death-from-influenza-virus-reported-in-china-211344-1.htm First mortality case linked to medlinkavian influenza/medlink A (H3N8) virus has been reported by China, revealed the World Health Organisation. China, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/first-death-from-influenza-virus-reported-in-china-211344-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/human-bird-flu-case-confirmed-in-chinese-woman-210743-1.htm A 53-year-old woman from Jiangsu province (China) has contracted bird flu, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The woman's symptoms began ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/human-bird-flu-case-confirmed-in-chinese-woman-210743-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/israel-detects-bird-flu-209880-1.htm In southern Israel, the pathogenic bird flu has been detected in two turkey farms, said Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. h2 Bird Flu ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/israel-detects-bird-flu-209880-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-h5n1-spreads-to-foxes-207114-1.htm In the United States, four red baby foxes died due to the devastating bird flu H5N1 detected in wild mammals. The Michigan Department of Natural ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-h5n1-spreads-to-foxes-207114-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/first-human-case-of-bird-flu-reported-in-united-states-206861-1.htm The first known human case of H5 bird flu in a person has been reported in Colorado, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. The ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/first-human-case-of-bird-flu-reported-in-united-states-206861-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-say-bird-flu-unlikely-to-spread-in-india-205851-1.htm In India, bird flu has resurfaced with cases from Maharashtra's Thane and Palghar regions. However, an expert said that the disease is unlikely to spread majorly in the country.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/experts-say-bird-flu-unlikely-to-spread-in-india-205851-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/human-cases-of-bird-flu-detected-in-china-205418-1.htm Two new human cases of bird flu have been detected in China. The Hong Kong Health department, in a statement this week, said two people in mainland China ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/human-cases-of-bird-flu-detected-in-china-205418-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/highly-pathogenic-bird-flu-case-confirmed-in-skorea-205375-1.htm A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was reported at a duck farm in South Korea, as revealed by sources. The latest case was reported ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/highly-pathogenic-bird-flu-case-confirmed-in-skorea-205375-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/human-case-of-avian-influenza-bird-flu-reported-in-uk-205053-1.htm In the South West of England, a person has contracted avian influenza. Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a type of influenza that spreads among birds.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/human-case-of-avian-influenza-bird-flu-reported-in-uk-205053-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/another-suspected-bird-flu-case-reported-in-south-korea-204904-1.htm At a duck farm in South Korea, another suspected case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been reported. According to the ministry, the latest ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/another-suspected-bird-flu-case-reported-in-south-korea-204904-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/suspected-bird-flu-cases-in-south-korea-204596-1.htm In South Korea suspected bird flu cases at a local farm have been detected. The suspected cases of the avian influenza were discovered at an ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/suspected-bird-flu-cases-in-south-korea-204596-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-prevention-zone-declared-across-uk-say-sources-204125-1.htm Across the United Kingdom, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared, legally requiring bird keepers to "take a range of biosecurity precautions.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bird-flu-prevention-zone-declared-across-uk-say-sources-204125-1.htm