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CDC Urges Rapid Avian Flu Testing in Hospitals

1/17/2025

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The CDC is calling on hospitals to speed up testing for avian influenza A(H5N1) in ICU patients, stressing that all influenza A-positive samples must be subtyped within 24 hours. This urgent action comes in response to rare bird flu cases in the U.S., highlighting the critical need for swift detection to protect patient health and prevent outbreaks.

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The CDC is calling on hospitals to speed up testing for avian influenza A(H5N1) in ICU patients, stressing that all influenza A-positive samples must be subtyped within 24 hours. This urgent action comes in response to rare bird flu cases in the U.S., highlighting the critical need for swift detection to protect patient health and prevent outbreaks.