Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained
A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some experts of a pandemic.
How Worried Should We Be About the Latest Bird-Flu Mutation?
A virologist explains that why this probably isn’t the big one — but that it’s a sign of bad things happening with the virus.
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.
Officials say bird flu likely mutated inside Louisiana resident
Federal health officials say that not only has a Louisiana resident contracted the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S., but that the virus likely mutated in the patient. The findings raise concern regarding the adaptability of the virus.
What are symptoms of bird flu? What to know amid ‘concerning' mutation
Amid a "concerning" new mutation in bird flu that may indicate the virus could begin to more easily infect humans, what are the symptoms to watch for and how worried should you be?
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, reported recently in a hospitalized patient in Louisiana. Genetic samples from the patient contained mutations that could,
Key warning signs about bird flu are all going in the wrong direction
This year has been marked by concerning developments in the virus’ spread, including widespread detections in wastewater and ...
Understanding bird flu and the health risk for humans
Experts also recommend getting a seasonal flu shot. While it won’t protect against bird flu, it may reduce the chance of ...
How Bad Are Norovirus, Bird Flu Outbreaks? Cases Compared to Past Years
Cases of norovirus and bird flu are on the rise compared to last year, according to data from the CDC. Several states have experienced over 10 confirmed outbreaks of norovirus, a contagious virus that ...
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Rolling the Dice on Bird Flu
A bird-flu pandemic is not an exhilarating prospect. Though the strains of the virus currently in circulation may not be as ...
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of pet food after a cat died of bird flu in Oregon, officials said.
New Bird Flu Case in Louisiana is ‘One More Sign’ Disease is Spiking in Humans, Says Former Baltimore Health Commissioner | Video
"We have outbreaks in poultry in all 50 states," Dr. Leana Wen tells Face the Nation's Major Garrett The post New Bird Flu ...
Bird Flu, Pneumonia: It’s Time for Weekly Virus Reports
This has been the worst year for walking pneumonia in probably four or five years. Walking pneumonia is a more mild kind of ...
Feds require strict biosecurity from poultry farms to issue bird flu payments
A farm in Melrose quarantines after a bird flu outbreak in 2010. Federal authorities are now requiring stepped-up biosecurity ...