US Confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection In Pigs

Pig infected with bird flu for first time in US, health officials confirm
A pig in Oregon has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to a Wednesday announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).The infected pig was from a backyard farming operation that had a "mix of poultry and livestock,
H5N1 bird flu detected in pig for the first time in the US
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in a pig in the US for the first time, sparking concern that the virus could become better at infecting and spreading between humans.
Bird Flu Found in Pigs: Why Virologists Are Concerned
The detection of H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) in a pig on an Oregon farm has again raised concerns specifically among virologists who monitor infectious diseases. Although this might seem insignificant compared to the extensive impact bird flu has had on wildlife and agriculture globally,
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Bird Flu in Pigs Is One Step Closer to Endangering Humans
If a pig infected with human flu got infected with the H5N1 bird flu, a new virus could emerge with parts of both. That’d be bad.
H5N1 bird flu found in U.S. swine for first time
CHICAGO >> H5N1 bird flu was detected in a pig in a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said today.
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Last week eastern Washington farm workers tested positive for bird flu after being in close contact with sick poultry. A pig in Oregon tested positive this week.
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US Confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection In Pigs For The First Time
H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture informed. Pigs represent a particular concern for the spread of bird flu because they can become co-infected with bird and human viruses,
Bird Flu In US: First Case Of Infected Pig, Threat To Humans
Experts have warned that pigs, known as "mixing vessels" for flu strains could pose new risks if the virus adapts for human transmission.
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H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
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3 people with H5N1 bird flu spent time in Oregon, but officials say there’s no public health risk
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US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
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