CDC Reports 12 New Human H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Across Three Countries (Aug 2025–Jun 2026)
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CDC report summarizing 12 additional human cases of H5N1 bird flu reported internationally between August 2025 and June 2026, occurring in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and India. The report notes that A(H5N1) viruses have accounted for most human cases globally since 1997.
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· 3 pulledThere are many different subtypes of avian influenza (bird flu) viruses; A(H5N1) viruses have accounted for most human cases reported globally since 1997.
Since August 2025, there have been an additional 12 cases of H5N1 bird flu reported internationally.
These A(H5N1) virus infections occurred in three countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, and India.
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