Fifth Person Dies of Bird Flu in Cambodia

Fifth Person Dies of Bird Flu in Cambodia

Last week, Cambodia announced its sixth case of bird flu. That case has now resulted in the country’s fifth death. According to the country’s Ministry of Health, the 52-year-old man became infected with the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) after he...
Bird Flu Detected In Texas Panhandle Mammals

Bird Flu Detected In Texas Panhandle Mammals

Bird flu has been detected in mammals on the Texas panhandle, including skunks, raccoons, and foxes. Cats have also been identified with tests that came back positive for bird flu. While we have told domestic pet cats have been infected and died of bird flu, the...
USDA Confirms Bird Flu In Rats

USDA Confirms Bird Flu In Rats

The United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed bird flu in rats for the first time. Four black rats were confirmed to have H5N1 avian flu in late January in Riverside County, California, where two recent poultry outbreaks were reported, the agency said....