Mutations found in 1st severe case of human bird flu in US

CDC Confirms First ‘Severe’ Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S.
The CDC has declared the first “severe” case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S., according to a press release published Wednesday. The good news? The person who contracted the virus appears to have gotten it from backyard poultry,
What to know about bird flu symptoms as US reports first 'severe' human case
At least 61 people in the US have contracted bird flu amid outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. What are the symptoms? What to know about highly pathogenic avian influenza, aka, H5N1.
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.
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 illness in the United States
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.
Bird flu ‘may be mutating to become more transmissible to humans’
A Louisiana woman with the first severe case of bird flu in the US had a mutated form of the disease that may make it more infectious to humans.
Virus in bird flu patient shows mutations that could make it more transmissible to humans
Health authorities have revealed that the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the US, potentially making it more transmissible to humans.
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How the Bird Flu Outbreak Is Affecting the Price of Milk, Eggs and Beef
Rising cases of bird flu causes shortages and food insecurities in shoppers, triggering price increases on a variety of ...
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Rolling the Dice on Bird Flu
A bird-flu pandemic is not an exhilarating prospect. Though the strains of the virus currently in circulation may not be as ...
California governor declares 'proactive' state of emergency as bird flu spreads through dairy cows
The H5N1 bird-flu virus has been found in new dairy-cattle herds in Southern California. No human-to-human spread has been ...
LA County warns bird flu is killing cats as human cases top 65 nationwide
The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but these confirmed cases of the virus in pet cats are a reminder ...
Bird Flu Hits California: What Are the Chances Of Catching It? Here’s What You Need To Know
Bird flu, or avian influenza, is a rare but serious disease that can spread from birds to humans under certain conditions. So ...
California health officials to address response to bird flu
California leaders and public health officials on Friday are expected to address the state’s response to the bird flu.
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Egg prices jump with bird flu spreading before holidays
as the index for beef increased 3.1 percent and the index for eggs rose 8.2 percent.” The increase in prices of eggs comes as farmers around the country tackle the spread of bird flu.
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State responds to avian flu with voluntary 90-day bird movement pause
In response to the detection of the avian flu virus in Hawai‘i’s wastewater and wild birds, state agencies are urging the ...
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Bird flu detected in Litchfield Park, across Arizona
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a highly pathogenic virus primarily affecting birds, particularly wild birds and ...