Bird Flu mutation sparks fears of a new pandemic
Health officials in the United States have raised concerns over the possible risks of a new pandemic, after a bird flu mutation was detected in an infected 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.
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.
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.
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 mutations that may result in the virus becoming more transmissible among humans,
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.
Bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic. Here’s why.
It’s an ecological wonder not seen anywhere else in the world, and a bonanza for scientists who are looking to stop the next ...
More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know
More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know - Nearly 70 people have ...
Why scientists say we are fighting H5N1 bird flu with one hand tied behind our backs
When, where and how the H5N1 bird flu virus may evolve and its capacity to spark a pandemic is hard to predict — in part, ...
What Is Severe Bird Flu and How Concerned Should I Be? Infectious Disease Doctors Explain H5N1
At baseline, bird flu is usually severe in humans. Of the 863 reported H5N1 bird flu cases reported worldwide between 2003 ...
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Avian Flu Fast Facts
Avian influenza, also called avian flu or bird flu, is an illness that usually affects only birds. There are many different ...
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Bird flu is back in the headlines. Here’s what Oregonians should know
On Dec. 18, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of avian flu in dairy cows across the state. That same day, the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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Why bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemic
stopped that outbreak and the US remained free of highly pathogenic bird flu viruses for years. The same strategy hasn’t stopped H5N1, however. H5N1 arrived in the US in late 2021, and despite ...
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 ...