Is the highly pathogenic avian influenza, H5N1 bird flu present in the United States?
No, this type of bird flu has not been found in the United States. Other strains of bird flu are commonly found in wild waterfowl in the United States, but usually affect small numbers of birds and generally do not cause obvious illness. These other types of bird flu are not considered a human health risk. The H5N1 bird flu is now circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa.
No, this type of bird flu has not been found in the United States. LPAI virus strains are commonly found in wild birds and sometimes in domestic poultry in the United States. These mild strains of avian influenza usually affect small numbers of birds and generally do not cause obvious illness. LPAI viruses are not considered a human health risk.
