specifically: severe often fatal influenza A caused by strains of a subtype (H5N1) of the causative orthomyxovirus that have produced epidemics in domestic birds especially in Asia with sporadic associated human infections
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Recent Examples on the WebThe rapidly spreading bird flu, the worst in seven years, has killed at least 11 million egg-laying chickens among other birds and driven up U.S. egg prices. Jon Kamp, WSJ, 29 Apr. 2022 The current strain of bird flu, the H5N1, has been spreading among backyard and commercial chicken and turkey flocks in the U.S. since late February. David Pitt, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2022 Among the latest victims of the bird flu outbreak sweeping across the country: the national bird of the United States. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2022 The state’s first bird flu case during this outbreak was confirmed last month in Cache County. Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 The recent bird flu outbreak has affected the prices of chicken and eggs. Alysha Witwicki, Journal Sentinel, 6 June 2022 Two adult swans suspected of having bird flu were taken from the Charles River Esplanade on Monday and euthanized, officials said. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2022 Waterfowl often carry and transmit bird flu but don’t typically get sick. Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 26 Apr. 2022 However, there have been human bird flu cases in the past, stemming from other avian influenza subtypes. Serena Coady, SELF, 19 Apr. 2022 See More