What is the risk that my bird will become infected with H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus? Can it spread the virus if it becomes infected?
Top A: Even if H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) were to be detected in the United States, indoor birds would be at very low risk of becoming infected. Should H5N1 be detected, birds housed outdoors should be protected from contact with wild migratory birds (especially waterfowl and shorebirds), their droppings, and water frequented by waterfowl and shorebirds. If companion birds become infected, it may be possible for them to spread the virus.
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