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Kerala Reports Tenth Nipah Virus Spillover Since 2018
A 52-year-old man in Kerala's Palakkad district tested positive for the Nipah virus on July 12, marking the tenth spillover event since 2018, with four cases reported in 2025 alone, resulting in two deaths; 675 people are under surveillance.
Kerala Reports Tenth Nipah Virus Spillover Since 2018
A 52-year-old man in Kerala's Palakkad district tested positive for the Nipah virus on July 12, marking the tenth spillover event since 2018, with four cases reported in 2025 alone, resulting in two deaths; 675 people are under surveillance.
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H5N1 Transmission in Dairy Cattle: Oral Infection and Vaccination
A study by Chinese scientists reveals that H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, spreading to mammary glands through suckling, explaining a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070 farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; vaccination offers complete protection.
H5N1 Transmission in Dairy Cattle: Oral Infection and Vaccination
A study by Chinese scientists reveals that H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, spreading to mammary glands through suckling, explaining a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070 farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; vaccination offers complete protection.
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Mexico Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Avian Influenza
Mexico confirms its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a three-year-old child in Durango, raising global health concerns due to the virus's high mortality rate in birds and potential for human-to-human transmission; this follows prior outbreaks and economic impacts on poultry industries.
Mexico Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Avian Influenza
Mexico confirms its first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in a three-year-old child in Durango, raising global health concerns due to the virus's high mortality rate in birds and potential for human-to-human transmission; this follows prior outbreaks and economic impacts on poultry industries.
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Avian Influenza Antibodies Found in US Cows and Veterinarians Amidst Ongoing Outbreak
Antibodies to avian influenza (H5N1) were found in three US cows and three veterinarians, despite only 68 confirmed human cases and one death; this, coupled with an outbreak affecting 968 dairy herds, necessitates broader surveillance and testing.
Avian Influenza Antibodies Found in US Cows and Veterinarians Amidst Ongoing Outbreak
Antibodies to avian influenza (H5N1) were found in three US cows and three veterinarians, despite only 68 confirmed human cases and one death; this, coupled with an outbreak affecting 968 dairy herds, necessitates broader surveillance and testing.
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H5N1 D1.1 Avian Flu Variant Detected in US Dairy Cows
The H5N1 D1.1 avian flu variant was detected for the first time in US dairy cows in Nevada, expanding the known transmission of avian flu to cattle. This follows 957 confirmed cattle infections across 16 states, with 36 new cases in California and Nevada over the past 30 days; experts suggest that t...
H5N1 D1.1 Avian Flu Variant Detected in US Dairy Cows
The H5N1 D1.1 avian flu variant was detected for the first time in US dairy cows in Nevada, expanding the known transmission of avian flu to cattle. This follows 957 confirmed cattle infections across 16 states, with 36 new cases in California and Nevada over the past 30 days; experts suggest that t...
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U.S. Tularemia Cases Rise 56%
Cases of tularemia, a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, have risen 56% in the U.S. between 2001 and 2022, totaling 2,462 diagnoses, likely due to improved detection methods. The bacteria is a tier-1 select agent, posing a significant threat to public health.
U.S. Tularemia Cases Rise 56%
Cases of tularemia, a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, have risen 56% in the U.S. between 2001 and 2022, totaling 2,462 diagnoses, likely due to improved detection methods. The bacteria is a tier-1 select agent, posing a significant threat to public health.
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Tularemia Case Confirmed in Bavaria, Germany
A confirmed case of tularemia has been reported in Mühldorf a. Inn, Bavaria, Germany, likely from a tick bite; the individual is receiving antibiotic treatment, and the health authority advises caution but not alarm, given 71 cases in Bavaria this year.
Tularemia Case Confirmed in Bavaria, Germany
A confirmed case of tularemia has been reported in Mühldorf a. Inn, Bavaria, Germany, likely from a tick bite; the individual is receiving antibiotic treatment, and the health authority advises caution but not alarm, given 71 cases in Bavaria this year.
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H5N1 Infection in Dairy Cattle: Oral Transmission and Vaccination
A Chinese study published in National Science Review reveals how H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, leading to a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070+ farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; researchers found that vaccination provides complete protection.
H5N1 Infection in Dairy Cattle: Oral Transmission and Vaccination
A Chinese study published in National Science Review reveals how H5N1 bird flu infects dairy cattle via oral tissues, leading to a 2023 US outbreak across 1,070+ farms in 17 states, causing 10% cow mortality and infecting 41 workers; researchers found that vaccination provides complete protection.
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Hantavirus Causes Death of Gene Hackman's Wife
Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, died from Hantavirus, a rare virus transmitted from rodents, highlighting the risk of zoonotic diseases and the potential for severe respiratory illness.
Hantavirus Causes Death of Gene Hackman's Wife
Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, died from Hantavirus, a rare virus transmitted from rodents, highlighting the risk of zoonotic diseases and the potential for severe respiratory illness.
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Novel H5N1 Variant in Nevada Dairy Cattle Raises Pandemic Concerns
A new H5N1 bird flu variant (D1.1) has infected dairy cattle in Nevada, marking a significant development as this variant previously caused a human death and severe illness in a teenager. Over 950 herds in 16 states were infected by the B3.13 variant last year.
Novel H5N1 Variant in Nevada Dairy Cattle Raises Pandemic Concerns
A new H5N1 bird flu variant (D1.1) has infected dairy cattle in Nevada, marking a significant development as this variant previously caused a human death and severe illness in a teenager. Over 950 herds in 16 states were infected by the B3.13 variant last year.
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Novel Henipavirus Discovered in Alabama Shrews
Researchers discovered Camp Hill virus, a novel henipavirus, in shrews in Alabama; its similarity to other deadly viruses like Langya and Hendra raises concerns about human transmission, necessitating further research into prevention and vaccines.
Novel Henipavirus Discovered in Alabama Shrews
Researchers discovered Camp Hill virus, a novel henipavirus, in shrews in Alabama; its similarity to other deadly viruses like Langya and Hendra raises concerns about human transmission, necessitating further research into prevention and vaccines.
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First U.S. Bird Flu Death Highlights Virus's Severity
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu (H5N1), a patient over 65 with underlying health conditions in southwest Louisiana who had contact with backyard and wild birds; while human-to-human transmission wasn't detected, the virus showed concerning mutations.
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Highlights Virus's Severity
The U.S. reported its first death from bird flu (H5N1), a patient over 65 with underlying health conditions in southwest Louisiana who had contact with backyard and wild birds; while human-to-human transmission wasn't detected, the virus showed concerning mutations.
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