Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds
A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of ...
Mutations found in first severe case of human bird flu in US: Here's what it means
The first severe case of bird flu in the US includes unique mutations, as per CDC. These mutations, found in the patient's ...
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The mutations likely developed post-infection, the agency said
The CDC said Thursday that the mutations, detected in a sample taken from a Louisiana patient, may help bind the virus to the ...
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, agency says
The patient was infected with the D1.1 genotype of the virus that was recently detected in wild birds and poultry in the ...
Pet food recall issued after Oregon house cat dies from eating product that tested positive for bird flu
Northwest Naturals recalls pet food nationwide after bird flu detection in Oregon. Learn about the recall and safety measures ...
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California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in ...
Infectious disease expert reveals the pathogens that could spark another pandemic in 2025
Influenza A subtype H5N1, sometimes called bird flu, has sickened at least 66 people across ten states, sparking worry among ...
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
We are in a terrible situation and going into a worse situation,” said Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the University of ...