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Bird flu virus likely mutated within sick patient

Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds

A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu show the virus likely mutated in the patient to potentially become more transmissible to humans,

Scientific American · 7h

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 humans

The New York Times · 6h

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.

Cat dies of bird flu

Gizmodo · 2h

Bird Flu Spreads to Pet Birds in Vermont

A backyard flock in Vermont was sickened with H5N1, agricultural officials said on Thursday, following other reports of bird flu-related animal deaths this month beyond commercial farms and wildlife.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Cats Can Get Sick With Bird Flu. Here's How to Protect Them

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets

USA Today · 1d

Cat food sold in California recalled over bird flu contamination. What you should know

Northwest Naturals is recalling a line of its pet food after authorities Oregon linked the death of a cat to a batch contaminated with bird flu.

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Officials urge vigilance after H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Vermont flock

The highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1 bird flu, was confirmed in the flock of 24 birds in Franklin County after samples taken on Dec. 19 were tested by laboratory in Iowa, the ...

Can Dogs Get Bird Flu? 10 Signs and Symptoms to Watch Out For

While dogs are not common carriers of bird flu, they can become infected, especially if exposed to sick or dead birds.

East Bay Times8h

H5N1 virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds

(CNN) — A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe ...

Santa Rosa Press Democrat23h

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 ...

1don MSN

Bird flu found on a turkey farm in Burnett County, Wisconsin: What to know

H5N1 outbreaks have led to the losses of commercial flocks in Barron, Trempealeau, Washburn and other Wisconsin counties.

Austin American-Statesman6d

Bird flu update: Maps show states most affected

The CDC determined the person was likely exposed to H5N1 from sick or dead birds in a backyard flock – the first time a U.S ...

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