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 bird flu virus 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.
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.
Why scientists say we are fighting H5N1 bird flu with one hand tied behind our backs
When, where and how the H5N1 bird flu virus may evolve and its capacity to spark a pandemic is hard to predict — in part, some researchers say, because of federal restrictions on gain-of-function research.
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.
Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus mutation. Find out more here
Experts warn of bird flu mutation after first severe U.S. case in Louisiana
Health experts are raising concerns after genetic sampling of the first severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S. Map shows US states where 'damaging' Arctic blast will hit first - and more to come Look inside the Breakers,
"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1
In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another pandemic like COVID-19. So far, most cases have been described as “mild,” which means they weren't hospitalized.
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.
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 ...
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Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
A chicken pokes it head out from its cage, with an inset image of a mutating virus inset. Bird flu, or avian influenza A(H5N1), was originally a virus transmissible among birds but has since ...
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 ...
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 ...
France Reports Bird Flu On Two Farms, Loses Disease-free Status
France has confirmed bird flu outbreaks on two poultry farms – the highly pathogenic avian influenza – just days after being ...
Joe Biden Under Pressure to Approve Bird Flu Vaccine
The call to authorize a vaccine comes after the CDC announced that a person in Louisiana was hospitalized with the country's first known case of severe illness caused by the virus earlier this month.
I’m an Emergency Physician Keeping an Eye on Bird Flu. It’s Getting Dicey.
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