The New Pandemic is Upon Us

[Hummer]

As quickly as this new form of Avian flu has spread, it's only a matter of time before it becomes widely transmissible among humans.




02/09/23

















Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza linked to deaths of black bear and mountain lion in Colorado, adding to a growing list of species susceptible to HPAI in the U.S.



Colorado Parks and Wildlife has identified several cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in free-ranging wildlife. A black bear from Huerfano County was affected by the disease in October, a skunk from Weld County was found to be positive for the disease in November, and a mountain lion that died in Gunnison County was recently confirmed to have the disease. Testing was conducted by Colorado State University in Fort Collins and the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa.

HPAI has already killed thousands of wild birds in the U.S., including in Colorado. This strain of HPAI was first confirmed in wild geese in Northeast Colorado in March of 2022.

All three of the confirmed cases showed signs of HPAI before or after death including neurologic symptoms such as seizures or circling, general signs of illness such as weakness or lack of responsiveness to human presence, and organ damage including encephalitis, hepatitis, and pneumonia. Other similar suspected mammalian cases have been detected in the state, with confirmatory testing pending.

The Huerfano County black bear was euthanized Oct. 8, 2022, by a CPW wildlife officer after he saw it having seizures. Its remains were frozen until it could be transported to the health lab for testing. A necropsy revealed the bear had signs of HPAI, prompting CPW to test for HPAI. Later in October, a black bear in Alaska tested positive for HPAI.

?The decision to humanely euthanize the animal by our wildlife officer was made following the abnormal behavior and knowledge that numerous infectious diseases cause neurological symptoms,? said CPW Area Wildlife Manager Mike Brown. ?Extremely ill animals have difficulty moving and often act abnormally. While clinical signs of numerous diseases may be observed, diagnostic laboratory testing and necropsy services help determine the actual cause of death.?

The Gunnison County mountain lion was found dead just outside of Gunnison city limits on Jan. 15, 2023, in an area where mountain lion activity is commonplace. The mountain lion had necrosis in the liver and bronchointerstitial pneumonia, which have been seen in domestic cats with HPAI, so this also warranted HPAI testing.

?Similar to many local species, mountain lions move through our communities on a regular basis as they travel between seasonal ranges throughout the year,? said CPW Area Wildlife Manager Brandon Diamond. ?It was only a matter of time before the first HPAI case was confirmed in Gunnison County based on known cases in adjacent counties. While this is an interesting case study with the lion, it?s important to point out that HPAI has been documented previously in a variety of mammals from across the country. In Gunnison County, CPW routinely investigates reports of sick and injured wildlife and is always interested in hearing from the public if they encounter something that doesn?t look quite right.?

A number of mammalian wildlife species have been affected with the current strain of HPAI in the U.S. including skunks, foxes, black bears, bobcats, coyotes and raccoons among several others. It has even been detected in marine mammals. These mammals likely become infected by feeding on wild birds that are sick or have died of HPAI; however, not every mammal that consumes a sick bird will develop HPAI. These recent Colorado cases add to a growing list of affected wildlife species.

Despite the variety of mammalian species susceptible to HPAI, the numbers of mammal cases are currently low. The majority of cases confirmed during this HPAI outbreak are in wild and domestic birds. The most commonly affected wild birds in Colorado have been geese, as well as the raptors and other scavenging birds that eat goose carcasses.

CPW continues to stress the importance of keeping your distance from wildlife, and specifically not handling sick or dead birds. Although rare, some HPAI strains can infect people. Links to recommendations for hunters and risks to pets are included below. The main protection for the general public is to avoid handling sick or dead birds and keep your distance from wildlife. See the CDC website (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=1a03aa5bee&e=8b0b530feb) for more information on protective actions for people.

This map lists confirmed wildlife mammalian cases that have tested positive for HPAI to date (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=037ca1fe42&e=8b0b530feb).

Resources
For more information on HPAI in Colorado
? https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/Avian-Influenza.aspx (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=93dc859d61&e=8b0b530feb)
? https://ag.colorado.gov/animals/reportable-diseases/avian-influenza (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=4cc7b7e90c&e=8b0b530feb)

For information on HPAI in pets
? https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-other-animals.htm (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=a839416498&e=8b0b530feb)

For information on hunting and HPAI
? https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/fsc_hpai_hunters.pdf (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=a13081332a&e=8b0b530feb)

For information on HPAI in wild birds in the United States
? https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-wild-birds (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=7f3dd23418&e=8b0b530feb)
? https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/distribution-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-north-america-20212022 (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=08d6763d0f&e=8b0b530feb)

For information on HPAI and human health
? https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-humans.htm (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=7968fccf4e&e=8b0b530feb)
? https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-flu-summary.htm (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=de2128608e&e=8b0b530feb)
? https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/science/distribution-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-north-america-20212022 (https://state.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=81585237c4&e=8b0b530feb)

[eddiememphis]

That is very worrisome, especially for my bat-fed, free range pangolins I sell at the weekly Boulder wet market.




Edit- After I posted my insolent remark, I found many of your links do not work.

[Scanker19]

The aughts was the decade of terrorism and war, this is the decade of pandemics. It will continue until we al become indifferent. Until the next scary thing.

[flogger]

Viruses happen, they mutate and multiply. They have always been here, and they always will be here.

Mother nature calls the shots. She always does!

[Wulf202]

Didnt we already do the bird flu once before swine flu?

[eddiememphis]

Didnt we already do the bird flu once before swine flu?

What about the Monkey Pox?

So many pandemics, so little time to catch them all.

[Scanker19]

What about the Monkey Pox?

So many pandemics, so little time to catch them all.

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[BushMasterBoy]

I would work more in the virology sector, but I am consumed by the exobiology problem. The good news is the VA is going get me some pain relievers. Stingy bastards.

[TEAMRICO]

New Pandemic same as the old Pandemic.







I will not change my ways and continue to live life unafraid because politicians want me to be.

[zteknik]

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[Joe_K]

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The real virus is in the mind. People do not recognize they are being brainwashed, poisoned, and enslaved?because they are being brainwashed, poisoned, and enslaved.

[eddiememphis]

https://alexberenson.substack.com/p/dr-anthony-fauci-now-admits-the-mrna

Alex Berenson analyzes several academic papers, including one co-authored by Dr. Anthony Fauci, stating vaccines for respiratory illnesses are ineffective.

An interesting read. He says mRNA shots are only good for four months. Repeated doses seem to make one more vulnerable because the body doesn't learn to defat the virus naturally.

Fauci admits the failure of mRNA vaccines.

Past unsuccessful attempts to elicit solid protection against mucosal respiratory viruses and to control the deadly outbreaks and pandemics they cause have been a scientific and public health failure?

[Osmosis]

https://alexberenson.substack.com/p/dr-anthony-fauci-now-admits-the-mrna

Alex Berenson analyzes several academic papers, including one co-authored by Dr. Anthony Fauci, stating vaccines for respiratory illnesses are ineffective.

An interesting read. He says mRNA shots are only good for four months. Repeated doses seem to make one more vulnerable because the body doesn't learn to defat the virus naturally.

Fauci admits the failure of mRNA vaccines.

Past unsuccessful attempts to elicit solid protection against mucosal respiratory viruses and to control the deadly outbreaks and pandemics they cause have been a scientific and public health failure?

Mr. Berenson says this: "What about severe disease and death from Covid? Early on, the mRNAs prevent those too, because if you don’t get infected with the coronavirus, you can’t die from it.".
This is an important point because when the first strain hits it is usually the most virulent and lethal. As time goes by the virus mutates into less severe and less lethal forms. I'll take the Omicron strain over the Wuhan strain any day! And as time goes by there is a greater chance that we will have effective palliative care (this did happen) and maybe even locate a drug that will treat it. Who wouldn't want a vaccine that would buy you that extra time?

mRNA is amazing technology that saved alot of lives. Unfortunately it was sold as some sort of magic talisman or forcefield that would stop C19 in its tracks. But just because a bunch of people on the Left oversold it and turned it into a fetish doesn't mean it didn't play a vital role in saving lives.

And thanks to the OP for raising awareness of H5N1.

[colorider]

The vaccines did save lives. It also failed miserably from what they first promoted. 1 shot turned into 5. Not getting the virus turned into you will get it, you just won't get as sick. If you go back and look at the initial reports and news feeds, the common statement was "if you get the shot, you are not going to get covid. You are safe" Now it's "Get booster after booster and you may not get as sick".
"Sold as the magic talisman or forcefield" as stated in the post above is the most brilliant statement ever. Because it is 100% true. Now, if you ask a left wing person about it, they will say the vaccine was never touted to stop covid, though it was. They will also state that wearing a mask, distancing, and getting 5 booster shots is totally normal and how life is going to be for ever. And they will make an excuse how they are fine with that and are living a wonderful life. Sitting at home like a hermit and looking like a masked dipshit in public.

[hollohas]

Who wouldn't want a vaccine that would buy you that extra time?



It was/is way too early to know what mRNA does long term. So to answer this ^ question, a lot of people including
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