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Bird flu virus shows mutations in 1st severe human case

‘Severe’ Bird Flu in the U.S.: Latest Updates

Here’s what to know about the United States’ first confirmed severe case of H5N1 avian influenza—and how to protect yourself.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

CDC Issues Update on Bird Flu 'Mutations' in Humans

The CDC's analysis revealed changes in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, a critical component for the virus's ability to attach to host cells. The mutations "were not found in virus sequences from poultry samples collected on the patient's property, suggesting the changes emerged in the patient after infection," the CDC stated in its December 26 update.

Scientific American · 1d

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

Cat dies of bird flu

Newsweek on MSN · 14h

Cats Have More 'Opportunity' to Get Bird Flu: What to Know

Felines of all varieties tend to explore and hunt smaller prey, such as birds and mice, which can carry bird flu.

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American pet food sold in B.C. recalled after cat dies of bird flu

A U.S. company is recalling one of its pet food products after a cat died of H5N1 avian influenza. In a statement, the company says the recalled pet food was sold in B.C. and several American states.

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Cat food sold in Pa. tied to bird flu. If you bought it in these counties, get rid of it

Northwest Naturals has issued a recall of a line of cat food after a cat was infected with a bird flu strain linked to their product.

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Which Animals Have Caught Bird Flu In The U.S.?

Avian influenza has spread far beyond the nation's birds, infecting all manner of creatures from zoo animals, wild mammals, ...

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What is bird flu, and should you be worried? UGA head of influenza research has answers.

In the wake of Braedyn Bruner’s General Hospital debut as Emma Scorpio-Drake, Brooklyn Rae Silzer took to X to say goodbye to ...

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H5N1 Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

Bird flu, also called avian influenza, is a viral infection that can cause flu in birds and sometimes spread to mammals, including humans. Migrating waterfowl (wild ducks, geese, and ...

Bird flu in Connecticut: Wild birds and poultry are affected, but so far, no human cases

Connecticut has not been spared from the ongoing bird flu outbreak that has primarily been impacting livestock.

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Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California

The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case ...

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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 ...

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UPDATE: Sussex County Snow Geese Tests Presumptive Positive for Bird Flu

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is investigating whether a number of snow ...

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Bird flu has a December impact in SD, Iowa

Bird flu was busy in South Dakota and in some surrounding states in December. According to the USDA’s avian flu tracker, as ...

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