US reports 1st outbreak of H5N9 bird flu in poultry

New H5N9 bird flu strain found in Merced County, first case in the US
The first confirmed case of H5N9 bird flu in the United States has been identified in Merced County, California, and control measures are being undertaken to contain the virus.
How are H5N9 and H5N1 different? What to know after California bird flu outbreak
A California duck farm made headlines this week after the World Organization of Animal Health published a report by U.S. authorities that a strain of bird flu that scientists call H5N9 had been found among sick birds in the flock.
H5N9 Bird Flu Outbreak: What Are the Symptoms To Look Out For?
The first U.S. H5N9 outbreak has raised concerns as scientists warn of evolving bird flu risks—here's what you need to know about the symptoms.
Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread
First U.S. detection of virulent H5N9 strain, at a California duck farm, draws scrutiny as evidence of genetic reassortment that could trigger human outbreaks.
First outbreak of rare H5N9 bird flu reported on California duck farm as cases of H5N1 continue to rise
Bird flu infections around the U.S. have forced mass cullings and resulted in the deaths of zoo animals and pets
What Is H5N9? US Reports First Bird Flu Strain Outbreak in Poultry
H5N9 is a rare subtype of the influenza A virus that can cause highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu. It's a reassortment strain that originated from the H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 subtypes.
New strain of bird flu found in California: Current status in maps
A new bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak has been discovered in California. The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health.
A new strain of bird flu is found on a California duck farm
A new strain of H5N9 bird flu was detected at a commercial duck operation in California's Merced County. All the ducks were euthanized.
New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.
A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread. The strain was discovered at a commercial duck farm in California's Merced County,
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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Ag Briefs: US reports first outbreak of rare H5N9 bird flu on a California duck farm
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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 ...
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New H5N9 bird flu strain found in California, first case in the US
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The country’s first case of H5N9 bird flu has been identified in Merced County, California, officials say. This H5N9 strain, which was identified ...
Bird flu now considered ‘widespread’ in Mass., officials say
State officials are working with partners to test suspected cases and collaborating with municipalities to safely dispose of ...