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Highly pathogenic avian influenza is also known as HPAI.
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Because of its recent rapid evolution and detection in cattle in the U.S., the highly pathogenic bird flu is particularly concerning, Lewis, the Worldwide Influenza Centre director, told the WHO last year.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In the first two months of 2025, tens of millions of birds were affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza across 39 states, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Claire Malon, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Excess water in the root zone is also an invitation to pathogenic organisms, especially water molds, Phytophthora notable among them.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
Because of its recent rapid evolution and detection in cattle in the U.S., the highly pathogenic bird flu is particularly concerning, Lewis, the Worldwide Influenza Centre director, told the WHO last year.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In the first two months of 2025, tens of millions of birds were affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza across 39 states, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.
—Claire Malon, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Excess water in the root zone is also an invitation to pathogenic organisms, especially water molds, Phytophthora notable among them.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Pathogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathogenic. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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pathogenic
adjective
patho·gen·ic
-ˈjen-ik 
2
: causing or capable of causing disease
pathogenic microorganisms
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