Health Alert: First Case of Novel Influenza A (H5N1) in Texas, …
WEBApr 1, 2024 · The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is reporting the first human case of novel avian influenza A(H5N1) in Texas. The patient became ill following contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected with avian influenza. The patient’s primary symptom was conjunctivitis.
Information for the Public | Texas DSHS - Texas Department of …
WEBTexas public health laboratories can perform preliminary influenza A testing. Confirmatory testing can only be done by the CDC. If you suspect you have avian influenza A(H5N1), contact your health care provider for evaluation.
CDC A(H5N1) Bird Flu Response Update August 9, 2024
WEBAug 9, 2024 · A new CDC report published today summarizes the findings of an assessment of the potential pandemic risk associated with an avian influenza A(H5N1) virus (clade 2.3.4.4b [A/Texas/37/2024]) isolated from a human case in Texas.
Technical Update: Summary Analysis of Genetic Sequences of …
WEBApr 2, 2024 · The virus sequences are HA clade 2.3.4.4b HPAI A (H5N1) with each individual gene segment closely related to viruses detected in dairy cattle available from USDA testing in Texas.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) - Texas
WEBMay 30, 2024 · This influenza A found in birds – commonly referred to as avian influenza – is a highly pathogenic strain in birds, which means it causes high rates of death when birds are infected. Avian influenza H5N1 virus has spilled over from just infecting birds into a wide variety of mammals.
As Texas Herds Contracted H5N1, Virus Also Showed Up In …
WEB6 days ago · A report yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine details detection of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu virus in wastewater from 10 Texas cities during the same time period the virus was detected in Texas cattle herds. Texas was the first state this year to confirm an H5N1 case, which involved an agricultural worker on March 28.
Texas Animal Health Commission
WEBHighly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A H5N1 virus is an emerging disease in cattle and was confirmed in Texas and other states in March 2024. Federal and state agencies work jointly to conduct testing, safeguard the health of the herds and protect the industry, keep our milk and beef supply safe, and protect public health and human safety ...
Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome ...
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Avian influenza A(H5N1) virus, which spread to cattle and infected 14 people this year, was detected using virome sequencing in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities by researchers at UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine. The information was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Texas Reports First Human Case of Avian Influenza
WEBApr 2, 2024 · The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting a human case of avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in Texas. The case was identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with avian influenza.
A strain of the bird flu virus has been detected in a human in Texas
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Health officials say a human case of the H5N1 bird flu has been found in Texas in a person exposed to dairy cattle. The risk to people remains low, but the virus bears watching.