New bird flu mutation discovered in US

How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic
Researchers say the United States is not on a path to contain the bird flu on dairy farms. (Stephen Ausmus/Animal Research Services, USDA) Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin ...
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.
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
Federal health officials have confirmed unsettling new details about the first United States case of severe bird flu,
‘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.
Bird Flu Mutated Inside US Patient, Raising Concern
The bird flu virus found in a severely ill patient hospitalized in the United States has mutated to become better adapted to human airways, though there is no evidence it has spread beyond the individual,
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.
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 first severe case of the illness in the United States
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 illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.
New bird flu mutation discovered in the United States
A new bird flu mutation of H5N1 has been discovered in a patient in the US state of Louisiana. Public health officials are concerned the new strain may rapidly develop, increasing its ability to affect humans.
First Severe Human Infection Of Bird Flu Virus In The US Shows Signs Of Mutation
A patient in Louisiana became severely ill after contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in a statement on Thursday. This is the first serious case of bird flu affecting a human reported in the US since the outbreak began.
Breaking News: CDC finds mutations in first severe US bird flu case
Dr. Andrew Pekosz from Johns Hopkins discusses the CDC’s discovery of mutations in the bird flu virus linked to the first severe human case in the U.S. and its risks
Trump faces a big bird flu problem
President-elect Donald Trump must contend with the H5N1 bird flu virus circulating among livestock, which experts fear could ...
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Oakland donut shop struggles to find eggs amid bird flu shortage
As suppliers navigating the bird flu crisis have cracked down on how many eggs you can buy, small businesses like Donut ...
Bird flu, weather woes and falling prices dampen farmers' optimism in 2024
After surviving a tumultuous 2023, farmers had hoped 2024 would be kinder and a bit more profitable. A year later, farmers ...
A Bird Flu Vaccine Exists. Why Hasn't It Been Approved?
The Biden administration should approve a vaccine for the H5N1 bird flu virus, according to a former state health ...
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North Bay health officials address bird flu threat with this advice: Avoid raw dairy products and get your seasonal flu vaccine
After Gov. Gavin Newsom last week declared an emergency stemming from bird flu’s spread in dairy herds, local public health ...
Voluntary pet food recall issued after Oregon house cat dies from eating product that tested positive for bird flu
A Portland-based pet food company issued a nationwide voluntary recall after a house cat in Oregon died from eating one of ...
Bird flu found on a Burnett County poultry farm. Birds destroyed to protect food supply.
H5N1 outbreaks have led to the losses of commercial flocks in Barron, Trempealeau, Washburn and other Wisconsin counties.
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Local veterinarian weighs in on bird flu deaths in cats in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County Public Health confirmed two cases of H5 bird flu in domesticated cats from two different households.