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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

CDC releases new report on bird flu mutations in humans

The CDC warns samples of the bird flu virus show signs of mutations that could make it more transmissible to humans. The CDC says it appears the H5N1 virus contained mutations in the Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness.

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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 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 its ability to infect humans. These mutations, found in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene,

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Genetic mutations in H5N1 bird flu raise transmission concerns

A genetic analysis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient reveals potential mutations for human transmissibility, says ...

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First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Sparks Urgent Reminder for Precautions

A chilling milestone in U.S. public health has been confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently ...

Bird flu outbreak spreads: Maps show California takes worst hit among states most affected

The CDC determined the person was likely exposed to H5N1 from sick or dead birds in a backyard flock – the first time a U ...

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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine

After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...

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Weirdest Medical Cases of 2024; CDC Sees Concerning H5N1 Changes; The King's Speech

Brain worms ... 200 COVID shots ... butt eels: Gizmodo reviews the weirdest medical cases of 2024. World Health Organization ...

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Northwest Naturals raw pet food tied to bird flu in cat; recall issued

The recall, according to a news release published Wednesday, involves Northwest Naturals' Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet ...

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