‘Severe’ Bird Flu in the U.S.: Latest Updates
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.
Bird flu virus in Louisiana patient likely mutated to be more transmissible, CDC says
A genetic analysis of viral samples from a patient in Louisiana hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu showed ...
CDC Issues Update on Bird Flu 'Mutations' in Humans
The CDC's analysis revealed changes in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, a critical component for the virus's ability to attach to ...
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the ...
Bird flu virus probably mutated in Louisiana patient, CDC says
The CDC said Thursday its analysis of samples from a Louisiana patient with bird flu showed mutations not seen in samples ...
First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says
The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.
Breaking News: CDC finds mutations in first severe US bird flu case
Dr. Andrew Pekosz from Johns Hopkins discusses the CDC’s discovery of mutations in the bird flu virus linked to the first severe human case in the U.S. and its risks ...
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CDC Flags Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Amid Heightened Surveillance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mutations in the H5N1 bird flu virus that may increase ...
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Bird flu samples show mutations that may make it easier to spread to people, CDC reports
One of the mutations was also seen in a sample from a British Columbia teenager who was hospitalized with bird flu, the CDC said. While the findings show that the virus has the capacity to mutate in ...
Bird Flu Virus Mutation in First U.S. Severe Human Case May Increase Transmission in People
The virus in the first severe human bird flu case in the U.S. was found to have mutated. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.
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CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. Officials determined the patient had exposure ...