CDC Issues Update on Bird Flu 'Mutations' in Humans
The CDC's analysis revealed changes in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, a critical component for the virus's ability to attach to host cells. The mutations "were not found in virus sequences from poultry samples collected on the patient's property, suggesting the changes emerged in the patient after infection," the CDC stated in its December 26 update.
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
What to Know About Bird Flu in the U.S. After CDC Announces First ‘Severe’ Human Case
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.
CDC Confirms First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu in the US. Here's What You Should Know
This marks the first case of H5N1 bird flu in the US connected to backyard flock exposure, according to health officials.
Bird flu update: Maps show states most affected
The bird flu outbreak has spread to all 50 states, infecting dairy cattle, poultry farms and 61 humans across the country.
U.S. Has First Case of Severe Bird Flu, CDC Confirms in H5N1 Update
Louisiana reported a person hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1, and the USDA has begun bulk milk testing
H5N1 bird flu update: Symptoms, map, human cases, and what to know about the CDC’s response
Public health officials have just reported the first known “severe” case of bird flu in the United States. There are now 61 confirmed cases across eight states. This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that a person had been hospitalized with a “severe case” of bird flu.
CDC warns bird flu virus showing mutations in severe cases
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel explains what's behind human cases of bird flu in U.S.
Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill Patient
Samples from a hospitalized patient in Louisiana show changes that could make the H5N1 virus spread more easily between humans
Bird Flu Outbreak Update Amid First Human Case in Los Angeles
At least 65 human cases of H5 bird flu have been confirmed this year, with the majority being detected in California.
COVID Update: CDC Map Reveals States With 'High' Wastewater Viral Activity
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that over half of U.S. states have either "high ...
Food Recall Update: Class 1 Alert Issued for Costco Eggs Linked to Salmonella
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated the recall of certain ...