At a time when Andhra Pradesh has logged the death of a 2-year-old due to H5N1 virus, after she reportedly consumed raw chicken, let's take a close look at if it is safe for us to eat chicken and eggs ...

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Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds, especially poultry and wild waterfowl, but in rare cases, it can also infect mammals, including humans and pets.

The Andhra Pradesh Government has called for fever screenings across the state after a two-year-old girl succumbed to H5N1 virus (bird flu) in Narasaraopet in Palnadu district.

At the viral chatter stage of an outbreak, pathogens are just starting to infect people in sporadic bursts. It’s a sign that ...

India mandates poultry farm registration & strengthens surveillance to combat rising bird flu cases affecting multiple states ...

The joint assessment of recent influenza A(H5) virus events in animals and people is based on data as of March 1, 2025.

Many Americans underestimate the threat of bird flu, which experts say could hinder efforts to prevent a larger public health ...

PARIS, March 28 (Reuters) - India has reported eight outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in farms and backyard poultry, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Friday ...

The directive comes amid continued detection of the H5N1 virus in several regions of the country, with officials confirming outbreaks at 34 epicentres spanning eight states ...

A recent study reveals a significant lack of awareness and concern among Americans regarding the threat of bird flu, despite its spread to mammals and potential for human transmission. Health ...