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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient

The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus mutation. Find out more here

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"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1

In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another pandemic like COVID-19. So far, most cases have been described as “mild,” which means they weren't hospitalized.

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Experts warn of bird flu mutation after first severe U.S. case in Louisiana

The best throws from Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's three touchdown game vs. the San Francisco 49ers during Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season. Health experts are raising concerns after genetic sampling of the first severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S.

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As pace and severity of human H5N1 cases accelerate, NIH leaders call for more action on bird flu

Most human cases of bird flu in North America have been mild, a fact that’s underscored by a new study of the first 46 ...

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CDC monitors bird flu as rare human case sparks concerns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are closely monitoring the spread of the HN51 avian ...

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Bird Flu Wastewater Map Reveals Where in the US Virus Is Active

The virus is spreading among animals, while viral mutations raise concerns about potential adaptation to human hosts.

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Louisiana resident becomes first ‘severe case’ of bird flu in the U.S.

LOUISIANA, La. (KLFY) — The bird flu is in Louisiana. The CDC has confirmed someone in Louisiana is now the first person in the United States with a severe case of the virus. Since April of ...

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The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus

commonly known as bird flu, less than a month after a child in California was diagnosed with the virus. On Friday, the CDC confirmed a person from Louisiana had avian influenza A virus ...