Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says
Scientists believe the mutations may allow the virus to better bind to receptors in the upper airways of humans.
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 ...
Bird Flu 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. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
New Bird Flu Mutation Discovered In US As Cat Infections Cause Alarm
The ongoing spread of bird flu in the United States has alarmed experts -- not just because of human cases causing severe ...
Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained
A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some ...
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.
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.
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It's official: The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States
After nearly 250 years of informal recognition, the bald eagle has officially been designated as the national bird of the ...
Cats can get sick with bird flu — here's how to protect them, and the pet food recall you need to know
Following one pet fatality, Oregon health officials have traced the cat’s illness to frozen cat food that contained raw ...
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Concerning Bird Flu Virus Mutations Found in Severely Ill Patient
Samples from a hospitalized patient in Louisiana show changes that could make the H5N1 virus spread more easily between ...