First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a ...
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Further avian flu outbreaks in Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa

In the first half of 2025, two HPAI outbreaks linked to the H5N1 virus were recorded in Egypt. According to a six-monthly ...

Bird Flu Revealed to Thrive in Fever as US Reports First Human H5N5 Death

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.
Poultry World

Person dies from H5N5 avian influenza in the US

On 21 November, the Washington State Department of Health confirmed that a person who was undergoing treatment for H5N5 avian ...

First human bird-flu death from H5N5L: What you need to know

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first ...

Washington state resident dies after rare bird flu strain infection

The person, who had been hospitalized in King County since early November, died on Nov. 21, health officials said.

Key symptoms of bird flu to spot as first human dies from rare H5N5 strain

The patient was admitted to hospital with flu-like symptoms including high fever, respiratory distress, and confusion ...

Bird flu symptoms to know after first human death from rare H5N5 strain

This was the first ever reported human infection with an H5N5 influenza virus. The NHS warns that symptoms of bird flu ...
Medscape

Bird Flu Patient in Washington State Dies From Rare Strain

The older adult male in Washington State who tested positive for avian flu in early November has died and was the first ...

First human case of rare bird flu reported in Washington state. Are you at risk?

After a Western Washington resident became the first human to contract a rare form of avian flu, you may be wondering if ...

First death reported from rare bird flu strain

The first person to contract H5N5 avian influenza, a rare strain of the disease known as bird flu, died in Washington state Friday. The state’s Department of Health said in a release the resident ...