Bird Flu, Worrisome

Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows 'Worrisome' Change in People
Teen's recovery from H5N1 bird flu raises concerns after genetic mutations suggest virus could become more dangerous to humans.
'Worrisome' mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
‘Concerning’ Mutation In US Patient With Severe Bird Flu
As of December 30, the CDC has confirmed 66 human cases of the bird flu virus in the United States. Most of them were mild infections among dairy workers and others who had contact with infected animals.
Experts warn of bird flu mutation after first severe U.S. case in Louisiana
Health experts are raising concerns after genetic sampling of the first severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S. Map shows US states where 'damaging' Arctic blast will hit first - and more to come Look inside the Breakers,
From Birds to Humans: How Hidden Mutations Are Driving the H5N1 Crisis
In light of the ongoing global spread of the H5N1 avian influenza, U.S. public health experts are reassured that current treatments and vaccines are effective against severe disease. The virus, which has caused sporadic human cases,
"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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Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread
The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus.
How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak, setting the stage for another pandemic
In coming years, the bird flu may cost billions of dollars more in expenses and losses. Worse, the outbreak poses the threat ...
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Bird flu: Are grocery stores impacted by the virus?
It appears there are plenty of eggs to go around despite the bird flu running rampant through some poultry farms in Arizona, ...
Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the ...
Los Angeles officials warn against raw pet food as H5N1 bird flu infection in cat confirmed
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
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.
Up to 5 house cats sick after bird flu found in 2nd raw pet food brand: Health officials
Another brand of raw pet food has been found to contain bird flu and has made at least five house cats presumably sick with the virus, health officials say.
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Bird Flu Fears on the Rise as Virus Shows Evidence of Mutation That Could Make It Easier for Humans To Contract
The situation remains grim. There has been an explosion of human cases … we need fewer humans infected, period,' one ...
Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the ...