CDC Detects Bird Flu Mutation in Human

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.
How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird-Flu Mutation?
A virologist explains that why this probably isn’t the big one — but that it’s a sign of bad things happening with the virus.
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.
What are symptoms of bird flu? What to know amid ‘concerning' mutation
Amid a "concerning" new mutation in bird flu that may indicate the virus could begin to more easily infect humans, what are the symptoms to watch for and how worried should you be?
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.
CDC Detects Bird Flu Mutation in Human, Amid New Infections in Cats
The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts – not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.
CDC Announces First Severe Case Of Bird Flu With ‘Concerning’ Mutation, Experts Warn Risk Of Another Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in the United States, noting it has shown a “concerning” mutation, leaving health experts to warn about the risk of another pandemic.
CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable
A genetic analysis of the bird flu in the body of a Louisiana man who contracted the first severe case found it mutated inside of his body, a development that could allow the virus to more easily spread to humans.
More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know
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Trump faces a big bird flu problem
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Experts warn against raw pet food after cat dies of bird flu infection
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How Bad Are Norovirus, Bird Flu Outbreaks? Cases Compared to Past Years
Cases of norovirus and bird flu are on the rise compared to last year, according to data from the CDC. Several states have experienced over 10 confirmed outbreaks of norovirus, a contagious virus that ...
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Bird flu outbreak grows in Michigan with three more sites exposed to virus
Two commercial poultry facilities and one backyard flock in the state were the latest instances of highly pathogenic avian ...
Dr. Leana Wen says for bird flu, "we should have learned our lesson from COVID" in testing
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
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.