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NewsCurrent antivirals likely less effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows’ milk
Scientists found that in a preclinical model, two FDA–approved flu antivirals generally did not successfully treat severe H5N1 infections. Meanwhile, the route of infection, whether through the eye, the nose or the mouth, significantly impacts effectiveness.
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NewsFlorida dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian flu
The case of a Florida bottlenose dolphin found with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, or HPAIV — a discovery made by University of Florida researchers in collaboration with multiple other agencies and one of the first reports of a constantly growing list of mammals affected by this virus — has ...