bird flu

noun

: avian influenza

specifically : severe often fatal influenza A caused by strains of a subtype (H5N1) of the causative orthomyxovirus that have produced epidemics in domestic birds especially in Asia with sporadic associated human infections

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Cats may exhibit respiratory symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, and in some cases can go blind as a consequence of bird flu. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 There are now two strains of H5N1 bird flu circulating in California. —

Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 Last week, the CDC released results of a monthslong investigation that found no evidence of bird flu spreading from human to human. —

Erika Edwards, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 The federal government has also stockpiled emergency bird flu vaccines. —

Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bird flu