The strain of bird flu that infected a Michigan dairy worker in May 2024 is capable of airborne transmission, according to ...

Many of the people in the U.S. who have caught bird flu have reported conjunctivitis-like eye issues, including eye redness, discomfort, and discharge. That seems to be because the virus can ...

In people, mild cases of bird flu cause symptoms similar to those of the seasonal flu, such as fever, runny nose, body aches and fatigue, as well as conjunctivitis ‒ a type of eye infection.

Avian influenza, or bird flu ... In people, the main route of infection seems to be through the eyes; conjunctivitis, or red, inflamed eyes, seems to be the telltale symptom of infection.

A child in San Francisco has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu after experiencing conjunctivitis and fever, health officials have confirmed. The young patient also tested positive for flu and RSV ...

The stability of H5N1 in unpasteurized milk poses potential health risks. Study findings emphasize the need for awareness ...

“Having a bird feeder out is not harmful, as long as you keep your feeders clean,” says Schuler. “There are recommendations to take down your feeders and clean them with soap and water and let them ...

In people, avian flu symptoms resemble those of seasonal flu and can range from mild to severe, sometimes turning deadly. Symptoms also may include conjunctivitis — eye irritation and redness.

While bird flu has been around for decades ... Other early symptoms may include conjunctivitis and other non-respiratory symptoms. The infection may progress quickly to severe respiratory illness ...

HPAI has had the greatest impact on pullets and egg-laying poultry, where bird housing density is higher, said Dr. Lisa ...