Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds
A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of ...
Bird flu mutations raise fears of a broader outbreak
Birx added that her greatest fear is someone getting infected with bird flu during the regular seasonal flu, potentially ...
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H5N1 virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds
The CDC has confirmed 65 cases of H5N1 bird flu in humans in 2024. Of those, 39 were associated with dairy herds and 23 with ...
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.
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CDC Flags Mutations in H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Amid Heightened Surveillance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mutations in the H5N1 bird flu virus that may increase ...
Bird Flu Updates: Virus Mutation in First U.S. Severe Human Case May Increase Transmission in People
The virus in the first severe human bird flu case in the U.S. was found to have mutated. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.
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The 9 dirtiest cruise ships in 2024, according to the CDC
In 2024, the CDC reported 13 bacterial and viral outbreaks on ships. Most incidents were of norovirus, a highly contagious bug that quickly spreads through tainted food, water, surfaces ...
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