Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can exchange genetic material. This is known as genetic shif
Bird flu virus in Louisiana patient likely mutated to be more transmissible, CDC says
A genetic analysis of viral samples from a patient in Louisiana hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu showed mutations that may result in the virus becoming more transmissible
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. The U.S.
‘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.
Case of B.C. teen with avian flu shows 'worrisome' mutation of virus
Infectious disease experts say the avian flu case that infected a 13-year-old in British Columbia shows “worrisome” signs that the virus could be mutating to more easily infect humans, but that the treatment approach taken can help inform future cases.
US to award $306 million for bird flu monitoring and preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Friday it would award $306 million in funds to help bird flu ...
Here’s what to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California
Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency as the virus continues to infect dairy herds across the country — including more ...
Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know
While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low ...
Is my pet safe from bird flu in Washington? Here’s what you need to know for cats and dogs
Dozens of cats across the U.S. have tested positive for avian flu, federal officials say. The west coast has been hit ...
Eyeing Potential Bird Flu Outbreak, Biden Administration Ramps Up Preparedness
The administration is committing an additional $306 million toward battling the virus, and will distribute the money before ...
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Bird flu needs more attention from the government
The bird flu has gotten out of hand and should have been dealt with before human cases started to emerge. According to an ...
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Deadly bird flu infects 6th farm in Michigan’s top county for turkey production
In Michigan, it’s been detected at 14 commercial farms and 27 backyard flocks, affecting more than 7 million birds. Most of ...
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HHS directs $306 million to avian flu response as virus strikes more US flocks
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that it is awarding $306 million more in funding to support the nation's response to H5N1 avian flu.
Egg Prices Soaring at Your Grocery Store? It’s Because of Bird Flu
Amid the ongoing outbreak of bird flu, which has affected millions of egg-laying hens, prices for eggs have skyrocketed ...