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
The fate of a Canadian teenager who was infected with H5N1 bird flu in early November, and subsequently admitted to an intensive care unit, has finally been revealed: She has fully recovered.But genetic analysis of the virus that infected her body showed ominous mutations that researchers suggest potentially allowed it to target human cells more easily and cause severe disease — a development the study authors called "worrisome.
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. Doctors react and share their concerns.
Researchers find concerning mutation in H5N1 bird flu found in Canadian teen
A Canadian teenager infected with the H5N1 bird flu in November 2024 has fully recovered. Researchers, however, raised concerns over mutations that may increase the virus's ability to bind to human cells.
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teen
A Canadian teenager has fully recovered from H5N1 bird flu, but genetic analysis revealed concerning mutations in the virus.
Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.
How Worried Should We Be About Bird Flu?
So far, the H5N1 virus isn't transmitted between people - but the CDC has found a mutation in a human case "concerning"
Here's what you need to know about bird flu
The recent bird flu outbreak in the United States has not yet resulted in any positive human tests in Maine, although public ...
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 ...
Delaware officials investigate possible bird flu outbreak after dozens of snow geese test positive
Officials say 40 to 50 snow geese, including some at a southern Delaware wildfire refuge, have tested positive for avian influenza.
Another raw pet food H5N1 bird flu recall. More sick cats in L.A. County
L.A. County public health officials are reupping their warning to pet owners: Do not feed pets raw food. More cats have been ...