Bird flu was nearly everywhere in the U.S.—in chickens, cows, pet cats and even humans. Cases have gone down, but experts ...

H5N1 avian influenza has long been a concerning virus. Since its discovery in 1996 in waterfowl, bird flu has occasionally ...

Bird flu symptoms have been reported to be largely the same as the seasonal flu. Symptoms can include cough, a sore throat, head and muscle aches, fatigue and shortness of breath.

The H5N1 avian flu is circulating in cows and other mammals. Whether it will make a permanent leap to humans is another ...

Avian influenza has a near 100% fatality rate among birds. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Use protective gear such as gloves and eye protection when handling possibly infected birds.

Bird flu or avian influenza is a group of viruses that primarily infects birds. Here are some more facts about bird flu, including the symptoms, how animals catch it and what people need to know.

“Given that some lactating cows’ “steal milk” through self-nursing or mutual-nursing, they speculated that “mouth-to-teat” ...

Bird flu is a type of influenza virus that rarely affects humans. But when the virus strikes, it can be deadly. Most people who develop bird flu come into contact with sick birds, ...