New Bird Flu Strain Detected in U.S.

US Reports First Outbreak of H5N9 Bird Flu in Poultry
PARIS (Reuters) -The United States has reported its first outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry on a duck farm in California, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Monday.
H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California farm
The H5N9 strain of avian influenza is much more rare than the H5N1 which has been responsible for most of the reported human cases and the first human death.
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The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it's the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.
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New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
A new H5N9 bird flu strain has been detected at a California duck farm Officials stress the importance of monitoring the situation to prevent further spread WEDNESDAY, Jan. (HealthDay News) -- A new strain of bird flu,
New Strain of Bird Flu Found on California Duck Farm
Worryingly, both H5N9 and H5N1 were found on the farm, located in Merced County. These are the first reported cases of H5N9 ever found in U.S. poultry. H5N1 bird flu has become a serious public health concern in the past few years,
Rare strain of avian flu detected on California farm
The National Institute of Health has warned that the H5N9 strain needs to be watched carefully. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of medicine and infectious disease at Vanderbilt University, offers insight.
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