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Bird flu virus likely mutated within Louisiana patient who became severely ill, CDC says
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe ...
Bird flu virus in Louisiana patient likely mutated to be more transmissible, CDC says
The agency, in its latest update released Thursday, said the mutations were not found in samples taken from wild birds, ...
Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations
Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there ...
‘Severe’ Bird Flu in the U.S.: Latest Updates
Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.
First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says
The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is ...
Bird Flu Mutated Inside US Patient, Raising Concern
The bird flu virus found in a severely ill patient hospitalized in the United States has mutated to become better adapted to ...
Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained
A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some ...
What to know about the spread of the bird flu
The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.
Bird Flu 'Wake Up Call': Scientists Issue Warning After Mutation
Scientists are issuing warnings after a bird flu patient showed mutations that could increase the transmission of the virus.