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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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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 nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.

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Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations

Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.

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‘Severe’ Bird Flu in the U.S.: Latest Updates

Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.

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What to know about the spread of the bird flu

The virus has spread among dairy cattle, humans and other mammals. But officials say the current public health risk is low.

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We ‘have our head in the sand’: Health experts warn US isn’t reacting fast enough to threat of bird flu

The US hasn’t learned lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that it could use to mitigate the threat of pathogens like H5N1 bird ...

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Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination, house cat dead

A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.

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