As H5N1 Is Detected In San Francisco, A Panel Discusses Next Steps
San Francisco confirmed that a child in the city became the first case of H5N1. A panel of biotech leaders discussed what ...
CDC confirms bird flu case in San Francisco child. What is bird flu?
Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses, according to the CDC. The virus mostly spreads between birds and ...
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CDC expands testing protocols for avian flu cases in influenza patients
“CDC is continuing to work closely with health officials in San Francisco, specifically on serology ... one else in the ...
CDC: Another human bird flu case brings total to 67
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed another case of avian influenza A(H5N1), or bird ...
As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian ...
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As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing
Testing for H5N1 avian influenza requires a second test that ... included fever and conjunctivitis — was flagged by San Francisco health authorities last week. In a statement, the San Francisco ...
Bird flu Illinois: Latest cases and what you should know as virus spreads
A number of bird flu cases have been reported in the Chicago area in recent weeks, leading to many questions about how quickly the virus is spreading and how worried residents should be.
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Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
On Friday, the San Francisco Department of Public Health ... told Salon H5N1 and other avian influenza viruses are a type A influenza virus. "We do need subtype confirmation to make sure it's ...