Is H5N1 bird flu?

Yes.

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New developments don't change risk assessment "A sporadic case of severe H5N1 bird flu illness in a person is not unexpected; avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection has previously been associated with severe human illness in other countries during 2024 and prior years, including illness resulting in death.1 day ago

CDC confirms first severe H5N1 case in US patient - CIDRAP

CIDRAP

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu › avian-influenza-bird-flu