SALT LAKE CITY — ARUP Laboratories has announced its launch of a new assay for the detection and subtyping of influenza A (H5) virus. This test will aid in the evaluation of individuals who may have been exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A virus, also known as H5N1 or bird flu.
In early 2024, an outbreak of H5N1 was identified in poultry flocks and dairy cattle across multiple states, the company notes, adding that, although the disease largely affects birds and livestock, infection is possible in humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have now. . .
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