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CDC wants more, faster testing for bird flu

SFGATE on MSN · 3d

CDC confirms bird flu case in San Francisco child. What is bird flu?

Bird flu is a disease caused by avian influenza A viruses, according to the CDC. The virus mostly spreads between birds and dairy cows, but there have been 67 human cases of bird flu nationwide and one death tied to the infection since 2024, CDC records show.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3d

As bird flu affects more people and animals, CDC urges faster testing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospitals treating people for the flu should test them for avian influenza within 24 hours.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3d

Bird flu or seasonal sickness? Here's how the CDC plans to ramp up testing

A child ill with fever and conjunctivitis in San Francisco tested positive for bird flu but had no known source of transmission.

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What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease

A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could ...

Scripps News on MSN3d

CDC expands testing protocols for avian flu cases in influenza patients

The CDC is calling for expanded testing of bird flu after a child in California tested positive for the virus despite no ...

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