Georgia Reports 1st Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock

Georgia Reports First Bird Flu Outbreak in Commercial Flock
The national spread of the disease has alarmed public health officials, who remain concerned it could spread to humans on a large scale.
Bird Flu Found in Georgia Commercial Poultry for First Time
"This is a serious threat to Georgia's number one industry and the livelihoods of thousands of Georgians who make their living in our state's poultry industry," state Agriculture
First bird flu death reported in US: What is it and how to prevent it?
Bird flu, or avian influenza, primarily affects birds but there have been cases reported in humans as well. Unfortunately, a patient recently died from severe avian influenza A (H5N1), marking the first fatality from bird flu in the United States.
Georgia works to contain spread of bird flu from commercial poultry farm
Georgia’s $7.75 billion commercial poultry industry – one of the largest in the nation – was working Tuesday to keep bird flu from spreading after a case was confirmed in an operation in Elbert County.
Bird Flu Found in a Georgia Commercial Flock for the 1st Time Amid the Nationwide Outbreak
Bird flu has been detected in a Georgia commercial poultry flock for the first time since a countrywide outbreak in 2022
Bird Flu Cases On The Rise In The US, H5N1 Hits Georgia Poultry Industry: Things You Can Do To Keep Yourself Safe
Georgia has confirmed its first bird flu outbreak in a commercial poultry flock, marking a significant threat to the state’s top agricultural sector. The H5N1 strain was detected in Elbert County. Authorities have suspended all poultry-related activities statewide to prevent further spread and safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of farmers.
Bird Flu Found In Georgia Poultry Flock: 'Serious Threat'
The Department of Agriculture has suspended poultry production at a facility in Georgia after the bird flu virus was detected.
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 ...
Bird flu almost killed this teen. It’s a cautionary tale for Trump officials.
The case of the Canadian teen and the death of a Louisiana man are stark reminders of bird flu’s capacity to ignite serious ...
Bird flu: An infection most ‘fowl’
Avian influenza, commonly termed “bird flu”, is caused by the avian influenza virus A. This virus is usually found in wild ...
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‘Bird flu’ outbreak shutters Long Island’s last duck farm, as culling of 99,000 birds is underway
An outbreak of avian influenza at Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue has forced the farm to cease operations and begin to ...
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 ...
CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging health care ...
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Study highlights risk of treating asymptomatic bacteriuria with antibiotics
In patients with catheter-associated asymptomatic bacteriuria caused by multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas, antibiotic treatment ...
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‘Low-level’ detections of avian flu found in wastewater samples on Kauaʻi
Each detection was "so low that it was not considered a positive result," adding that "the consistent very low-level ...
CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu as outbreak grows
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care workers to accelerate bird flu testing for patients ...
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Low levels of bird flu detected in wastewater samples on Kauaʻi
A detection in a sample collected on Dec. 11 was so low that it wasn’t considered a positive. Samples collected on Dec. 18 ...
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DOH monitoring detection of H5 avian flu in Kauaʻi wastewater
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, State Laboratories Division has detected H5 avian influenza (bird flu) at very low levels ...