As of May 1, 2025 The H5N1 avian influenza virus spreads rapidly across dairy farms nationwide: Since last march over 800 bevy have been affected, more then 70 confirmed humans has infected and last one has died : The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that human cases have primarily resulted from direct contact with infected animals, acoompanied dairy cows and pouli
In Louisiana the first U.S. death linked to H5N1 occurred In January 2025 , over 65 person had contact with infected backyard poultry, accordint to World health Orgination (WHO) human-to-human transmission has not been identified in the United States, the possibility remains a concern
Read This Article Published By WHO Amid Human-animal interface
Human-animal interface
Animal influenza viruses are distinct from human seasonal influenza viruses and do not easily transmit between humans. However, zoonotic influenza viruses – animal influenza viruses that may occasionally infect humans through direct or indirect contact – can lead to disease outcomes in humans ranging from mild illness to death.
Birds are the natural hosts for avian influenza viruses. Avian influenza refers to an infectious disease of birds caused by infection with avian influenza viruses. Avian influenza viruses can also infect non-avian species including wild and domestic (including companion and farmed) terrestrial and marine mammals. Avian influenza viruses primarily spread from infected birds to humans through close contact with birds or contaminated environments, such as in backyard poultry farm settings and at markets where birds are sold.
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Scientists from the Global Virus Network have expressed alarm over the escalating threat of an H5N1 pandemic
They emphasize the urgency of improved surveillance, heightened biosecurity measures, and preparation for potential human-to-human transmission The virus’s persistence increases the risk of it acquiring mutations that could enable transmission between humans, especially if it exchanges genetic material with swine or seasonal flu viruses
Government Response amid H5N1
Trump administration has cut budget specaly this time GOV should step up efforts to combat this virus : an international group of virologists has warned
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The Lancet Regional Health – Americas
Summary
H5N1 Avian Flu Spreads Across All 50 States – A Growing Public Health Concern 🦠#USA #BirdFlu pic.twitter.com/Aav418Sp6z
— Onlymyhealth (@onlymyhealth) May 1, 2025
while on other hand a person has post this
BREAKING — Idaho just logged 15 new H5N1 bird flu infected dairy herds in one day
That’s the biggest single-day spike in weeks.
The virus is ripping through US agriculture—86 herds in Idaho, 1,047 nationwide.
Still think this is under control? It’s not.
— Outbreak Updates (@outbreakupdates) April 30, 2025
Global Virus Network scientists highlight the need for robust surveillance, better biosecurity, and readiness for human-to-human transmission.
Unfortunately, the credibility the medical profession lost during COVID will cost us dearly if BirdFlu goes PANDEMIC. https://t.co/QxOfknMbRQ— Dr Richard Hirschson (@richardhirschs1) May 1, 2025
