Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread
The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus. Doctors react and share their concerns.
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows 'Worrisome' Change in People
Teen's recovery from H5N1 bird flu raises concerns after genetic mutations suggest virus could become more dangerous to humans.
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 illness in the United States. The U.S.
Bird Flu Fears on the Rise as Virus Shows Evidence of Mutation That Could Make It Easier for Humans To Contract
The situation remains grim. There has been an explosion of human cases … we need fewer humans infected, period,' one virologist said.
Scientists Say Extremely Worried About Mutation in H5N1 Bird Flu Found In Recovered Canadian Teen
A Canadian teenager infected with the H5N1 bird flu in November has fully recovered, but scientists are worried about mutations in the virus that can increase its ability to bind to human cells, causing deadlier diseases.
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Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
A chicken pokes it head out from its cage, with an inset image of a mutating virus inset. Bird flu, or avian influenza A(H5N1), was originally a virus transmissible among birds but has since ...
Here's what you need to know about bird flu
The recent bird flu outbreak in the United States has not yet resulted in any positive human tests in Maine, although public ...
Experts warn against raw pet food after cat dies of bird flu infection
Experts and some public officials are warning against raw pet foods after a cat in Oregon was found to have died from a ...
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Experts Warn of Growing Risks as Bird Flu Cases Rise
A Canadian teen's severe bird flu infection has highlighted growing concerns about the H5N1 virus, commonly known as ...
What to know about bird flu in Pennsylvania
As more cases of bird flu are reported across species and locations, states across the country are taking precautionary ...
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Bird flu: Are grocery stores impacted by the virus?
It appears there are plenty of eggs to go around despite the bird flu running rampant through some poultry farms in Arizona, ...
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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus within the U.S., said the CDC in a statement. Genetic sequences of highly pathogenic avian ...
Bird flu suspected in Ohio, dead birds found in several counties
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is monitoring the suspected presence of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic ...