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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

cidrap.umn · 2h

CDC: H5N1 mutations in severely ill patient could boost spread, but risk remains low

The genetic analysis of the H5N1 avian flu virus in specimens from the nation's first severely ill hospitalized patient in Louisiana reveals mutations that may enable upper-airway infection and greater transmission, concludes a technical summary from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Hosted on MSN · 1h

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 believed to be higher.

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

CDC Issues Update on Bird Flu 'Mutations' in Humans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mutations in a strain of the avian influenza virus H5N1, also known as bird flu, found in a Louisiana patient.The mutations were discovered after samples from the patient were analyzed,

East Bay Times3h

H5N1 virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds

“The changes observed were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient with advanced disease rather than ...

MedPage Today8h

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

King Charles III offered "heartfelt thanks" to healthcare workers in his 2024 Christmas message after a year in which he and ...

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