Experts warn of bird flu mutation

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
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.
Experts warn of bird flu mutation after first severe U.S. case in Louisiana
The best throws from Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's three touchdown game vs. the San Francisco 49ers during Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season. Health experts are raising concerns after genetic sampling of the first severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S.
Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the United States.
'Worrisome' mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
"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.
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 ...
Up to 5 house cats sick as bird flu found in 2nd raw pet food brand: Health officials
Another brand of raw pet food has been found to contain bird flu and has made at least five house cats presumably sick with ...
Avian flu case found in commerical flock in southeast Nebraska
The latest case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, known as HPAI, was found in a a commercial broiler flock in Johnson ...
FDA testing aged raw cow’s milk cheese for bird flu
Raw, unpasteurized milk is a known vector of bird flu when derived from infected cow herds. It can also contain pathogens ...
Bird Flu Wastewater Map Reveals Where in the US Virus Is Active
The virus is spreading among animals, while viral mutations raise concerns about potential adaptation to human hosts.
"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't ...
Henry Doorly Zoo closes aviary after bird flu cases confirmed in Omaha area
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo has closed its aviary "out of an abundance of caution" after multiple confirmed cases of highly ...
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 ...