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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient

The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus mutation. Find out more here

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"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1

In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another pandemic like COVID-19. So far, most cases have been described as “mild,” which means they weren't hospitalized.

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Officials say bird flu likely mutated inside Louisiana resident

Federal health officials say that not only has a Louisiana resident contracted the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S., but that the virus likely mutated in the patient. The findings raise concern regarding the adaptability of the virus.

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As pace and severity of human H5N1 cases accelerate, NIH leaders call for more action on bird flu

Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 ...

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Bird Flu Wastewater Map Reveals Where in the US Virus Is Active

The virus is spreading among animals, while viral mutations raise concerns about potential adaptation to human hosts.

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First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says

The sample taken from the patient in Louisiana showed mutations in the gene responsible with attaching to a host's cells, the CDC said Thursday. The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of ...

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 ...

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