Louisiana, CDC and Bird flu

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
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.
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.
Bird flu can affect people in rare cases
Although bird flu usually does not infect people, there have been some rare cases of human infection with these viruses, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Last month, a patient was
Scientists Are Racing to Develop a New Bird Flu Vaccine
As bird flu continues to ramp up, many are wondering what tools—namely, vaccines—we have to fight it if such intervention becomes necessary. “Public-health and infectious di
Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows 'Worrisome' Change in People
Teen's recovery from H5N1 bird flu raises concerns after genetic mutations suggest virus could become more dangerous to humans.
‘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.
Scientists Say Extremely Worried About Mutation in H5N1 Bird Flu Found In Recovered Canadian Teen
A Canadian teenager infected with the H5N1 bird flu in November has fully recovered, but scientists are worried about mutations in the virus that can increase its ability to bind to human cells, causing deadlier diseases.
Boston researcher and physician says we’re at ‘DEFCON 3’ for bird flu. Here’s what that means.
Public health experts are urging vigilance amid recent reports of severe bird flu cases in two North American patients. The ...
Bird Flu Warning Over New Virus Risk: 'Significant Public Health Concern'
Public health officials have warned that new mutations of bird flu with human flu could have dangerous consequences.
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Is there a bird flu outbreak in Louisiana? What to know about the avian flu
On Wednesday the CDC said that a patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of the avian influenza virus, or the "bird flu," in Louisiana. This case was confirmed by the CDC on Friday, Dec ...
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 ...
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Southwestern Louisiana resident hospitalized with presumptive positive case of Bird Flu
A resident of southwestern Louisiana is currently hospitalized after being found with the first presumptive positive human ...
"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 ...
Up to 5 cats sickened in California after bird flu found in another raw pet food brand
Los Angeles County health officials warned pet owners on Tuesday about feeding pets raw food after a house cat tested ...
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 ...