Tag: H5N1
The Rise of Panzootics: A New Era of Cross-Species Disease Threats
In an increasingly interconnected world, the emergence of diseases that leap across species barriers—known as panzootics—poses unprecedented challenges to global health and biodiversity.
Bird Flu 2024: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Pets
As avian influenza continues to spread, experts share practical advice to stay safe and protect pets, with an emphasis on awareness and hygiene.
First Severe H5N1 Bird Flu Case in the U.S. Reported in Louisiana
In December 2024, the United States confirmed its first severe human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Louisiana. The patient, who had been exposed to sick and dead birds in a backyard poultry flock, was hospitalized with serious respiratory symptoms.