Avian influenza

Influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds

Avian influenza, also known as avian flu or bird flu, is a disease caused by the influenza A virus, which primarily affects birds but can sometimes affect mammals including humans. Wild aquatic birds are the primary host of the influenza A virus, which is enzootic in many bird populations.

Also known as...

HPAI, avian flu, bird flu, and influenza in birds

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Australia reports first mammal bird flu case

Australia reported its first mammal case of H5 bird flu after a fur seal was found dead.

Australia Reports First Bird Flu Case in a Mammal as Seal Dies Bloomberg — Aug 23, 04:21 AM
First mammal infected with bird flu in Australia as 'devastating virus' spreads beyond birdlife SBS News — Aug 23, 03:55 AM
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal The Straits Times — Aug 23, 03:18 AM
First mammal death from bird flu confirmed, a dreaded advance of killer virus Sydney Morning Herald — Aug 23, 02:19 AM
First mammal death from bird flu confirmed, a dreaded advance of killer virus WAtoday — Aug 23, 02:19 AM
First mammal case of bird flu found, an expected but dreaded advance The Age — Aug 23, 02:17 AM
First mammal case of bird flu found, an expected but dreaded advance Brisbane Times — Aug 23, 02:03 AM
Fur seal‘s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strain The Guardian — Aug 23, 00:42 AM
Breaking: Australia records its first bird flu case in a mammal ABC News — Aug 23, 00:36 AM