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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

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Mutations Observed In First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In US, CDC Says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mutations in the the first severe bird flu case in the US that may increase its ability to infect humans. These mutations, found in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene,

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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.

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CDC: Bird flu virus likely mutated within sick patient

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

Norovirus cases are surging in parts of US, CDC data shows

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Norovirus surge in US: CDC data and prevention tips

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec.

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Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows

The latest government data shows that cases of a fast-spreading stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States. The most recent numbers from the U.S.

Houston Chronicle · 14h

Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging

But with 19 to 21 million illnesses each year in the United States, norovirus nevertheless causes on average 900 deaths and 109,000 hospitalizations annually, mostly among adults

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Ex-CDC Director Says 'Possible' US Created Viruses in China

Robert Redfield, who led the CDC during Trump's first term, said "it's possible" that U.S. intelligence agencies were helping ...

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Flu season claims lives of nine children in US as cases surge across the country: CDC

It’s been increasing at a pretty steady pace now for the past several weeks. So yeah, we are certainly in flu season now.” ...

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CDC Reveals the Cleanest Cruise Ships in 2024

The CDC found that 27 cruise ships achieved perfect inspection scores in 2024, with major brands like Royal Caribbean and ...

CDC: Respiratory illness activity high nationally

RSV activity remains high, with pediatric hospitalizations increasing across most of the country, the CDC said. Though ...

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