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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

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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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CDC Issues Update on Bird Flu 'Mutations' in Humans

The CDC's analysis revealed changes in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, a critical component for the virus's ability to attach to host cells. The mutations "were not found in virus sequences from poultry samples collected on the patient's property, suggesting the changes emerged in the patient after infection," the CDC stated in its December 26 update.

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Bird flu mutations raise fears of a broader outbreak

Scientists with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified mutations in H5N1 bird flu infections — in hospitalized patients in Louisiana and British Columbia — that may enhance the virus’ ability to infect humans,

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COVID Update: CDC Map Reveals States With 'High' Wastewater Viral Activity

New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that over half of U.S. states have either "high ...

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Bird flu virus probably mutated in Louisiana patient, CDC says

The CDC said Thursday its analysis of samples from a Louisiana patient with bird flu showed mutations not seen in samples ...

CDC: Respiratory illness activity high nationally

RSV activity remains high, with pediatric hospitalizations increasing across most of the country, the CDC said. Though ...

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CDC Reveals the Cleanest Cruise Ships in 2024

The CDC found that 27 cruise ships achieved perfect inspection scores in 2024, with major brands like Royal Caribbean and ...

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