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Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred.

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  • "Rare Bird Flu Strain Kills Washingtonian in First US Human Infection"

    "Rare Bird Flu Strain Kills Washingtonian in First US Human Infection"
    Nov 24 2025
    A resident of Washington state has died after contracting a rare bird flu strain previously found only in animals, according to The Straits Times. This marks the second human death from bird flu in the US so far in 2025. State health officials report the patient was an older adult hospitalized since early November, and this is the world's first documented human infection with the H5N5 variant.

    The Washington state health department says the individual kept a backyard flock of domestic birds, suspected as the source of exposure. No other people have tested positive for avian influenza in connection with this case, and there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the findings. Public health risk is presently considered low.

    More broadly in the US, the CDC has tracked over 70 human bird flu cases this year, including a death in Louisiana in January from the H5N1 strain. Globally, data from the World Health Organization shows more than 1,000 cases in humans since 2003 across 25 countries, spanning multiple variants. Sporadic human infections continue to be reported in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The CDC highlights that the most recently circulating viruses—particularly H5N1—are genetically different from earlier versions, though only a handful of human cases have been reported worldwide this year.

    The CDC also notes that their labs have had difficulty isolating the virus from the newest US cases, making it hard to precisely determine each infection’s strain. Bird flu risks generally remain highest among people with direct and prolonged exposure to poultry or wild birds. While most cases have not involved person-to-person transmission, the World Health Organization urges ongoing vigilance due to the virus’s potential to evolve.

    Elsewhere, several countries in Asia and Africa have reported isolated outbreaks among wild birds, farm poultry, or, in rare instances, humans. No major clusters have been identified in recent weeks outside the US, but surveillance continues given the seasonal activity of bird flu pathogens.

    Thank you for tuning in to this week’s bird flu update. Please come back next week for more news and information. This has been a Quiet Please production— for more, check out QuietPlease.ai.

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  • Avian Influenza Case Detected in Washington: Health Officials Monitoring Situation

    Avian Influenza Case Detected in Washington: Health Officials Monitoring Situation
    Nov 20 2025
    A new case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been preliminarily identified in Grays Harbor County, Washington, according to the Washington State Department of Health. The patient, described as an older adult with underlying health conditions, developed a high fever, respiratory distress, and confusion in early November and remains hospitalized in King County. Confirmatory testing is pending, but if validated, this will mark the first documented human case of bird flu in Washington for 2025.

    State officials note that the risk for avian influenza rises in autumn and winter as migratory birds can transmit the virus to both commercial poultry and backyard flocks. The investigation is ongoing to determine if the patient was infected through contact with wild or domestic birds. Public health officials are actively reaching out to anyone who had close contact with the patient to monitor for symptoms and provide testing as necessary. The Department of Health emphasizes that transmission of bird flu from person to person remains extremely rare and has not been documented in the United States.

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been 71 reported human cases of H5 bird flu in the U.S. since 2024, most of which involved close contact with infected dairy herds or poultry. California leads with the highest number of reported cases. Louisiana recorded the nation’s first H5 bird flu-related death earlier this year. The CDC continues to stress that the current public health risk remains low, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely.

    On the global front, the spread of avian influenza among wild birds continues to be a concern for agriculture and food security. While the majority of recent cases are linked to animal exposure, there are still calls for enhanced surveillance and biosecurity measures. Officials strongly advise people not to consume raw or unpasteurized animal products, including milk, and to ensure poultry and eggs are thoroughly cooked.

    As a preventative measure, the seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over six months old. This does not prevent bird flu directly, but reduces the likelihood of concurrent infection with both human and avian influenza viruses.

    Thanks for tuning in to this update on the latest bird flu developments. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

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  • Washington State Reports First Human Infection with Rare H5N5 Bird Flu Strain

    Washington State Reports First Human Infection with Rare H5N5 Bird Flu Strain
    Nov 18 2025
    Washington state has reported the first-ever human infection with the H5N5 strain of bird flu, officials confirmed Monday. This case, detected in an older adult with underlying medical conditions, marks not only the first U.S. human infection with this particular strain but also the first time H5N5 avian influenza has been identified in a human anywhere. According to HealthDay News and the Washington State Department of Health, the patient remains hospitalized after developing a high fever, confusion, and trouble breathing earlier this month. The individual had direct contact with a backyard flock, some of which died just weeks before, and wild birds had access to the property. Experts told The Washington Post that, although H5N5 behaves similarly to the H5N1 strain that has caused sporadic outbreaks in animals and people worldwide, the public health risk remains low.

    State officials and the CDC emphasize there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission. Over 100 healthcare workers who cared for the patient have been monitored, with no additional cases detected. Dr. Tao Kwan-Gett, Washington’s state health officer, said, “We have identified no additional individuals other than the patient who is infected with H5N5.”

    The CDC’s latest situation update highlights that H5 bird flu remains widespread in wild birds and is causing outbreaks in U.S. poultry and dairy cows. Since early 2024, 71 people nationwide have tested positive for various strains, mostly after direct exposure to infected animals. Only one death has been recorded, in Louisiana. Officials caution that risk typically rises as colder weather prompts migratory birds—which can carry the virus—to mingle with domestic flocks, increasing the odds of transmission.

    Recent investigative reporting by ProPublica underscores ongoing debate about whether bird flu can be transmitted between farms via airborne particles. While the USDA continues to focus on wild birds and biosecurity, some experts believe that not enough has been done to study the possibility of windborne spread, and some European countries are already using poultry vaccines in response.

    Globally, concern remains due to the virus’s ability to infect a wide variety of animals, with increasing vigilance over both animal and human health in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

    Thanks for tuning in to today’s update on the evolving bird flu situation. Be sure to come back next week for the latest news. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.AI.

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