But the H5N1 bird flu virus, which was first identified in 1996 when it spread from wild birds to domestic birds, can. In fact, it’s considered a highly pathogenic avian influenza, because it can ...
The finding indicates that the virus, known as H5N1, has spilled from birds into cows at least twice — leading to these two sets of infections — and that it could continue to do so. It also suggests ...
Last month, a flock of birds in southern Rhode Island was euthanized after they were found to be infected with H5N1 avian influenza. While the threat to public health is considered to be low, Dr.