Bird Flu, CDC

Mutations Observed In First Severe Human Bird Flu Case In US, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mutations in the the first severe bird flu case in the US that may increase its ability to infect humans. These mutations, found in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene,
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.
CDC Announces First Severe Case Of Bird Flu With ‘Concerning’ Mutation, Experts Warn Risk Of Another Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in the United States, noting it has shown a “concerning” mutation, leaving health experts to warn about the risk of another pandemic.
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 nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week.
Bird Flu Updates: Virus Mutation in First U.S. Severe Human Case May Increase Transmission in People
The virus in the first severe human bird flu case in the U.S. was found to have mutated. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.
First Severe Human Infection Of Bird Flu Virus In The US Shows Signs Of Mutation
A patient in Louisiana became severely ill after contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in a statement on Thursday. This is the first serious case of bird flu affecting a human reported in the US since the outbreak began.

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Ex-CDC Director Says 'Possible' US Created Viruses in China
Robert Redfield, who led the CDC during Trump's first term, said "it's possible" that U.S. intelligence agencies were helping ...
Flu season claims lives of nine children in US as cases surge across the country: CDC
It’s been increasing at a pretty steady pace now for the past several weeks. So yeah, we are certainly in flu season now.” ...
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CDC Reveals the Cleanest Cruise Ships in 2024
The CDC found that 27 cruise ships achieved perfect inspection scores in 2024, with major brands like Royal Caribbean and ...
State Map Shows Rising Whooping Cough Cases as CDC Issues Vaccine Reminder
Whooping cough cases are nearly five times higher than cases reported in 2023, with the CDC urging people to get vaccinated.
2024’s nastiest cruise ships revealed based on viral outbreaks, food safety and hygiene: CDC
The review looks at common spaces such as pools and activity centers, buffet hand-washing stations, food storage and cooking ...
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Here's Your Heart Disease Mortality Risk If You Live In California
California is known for its residents' healthy lifestyles, but what does that mean for heart disease mortality risk if you ...
Bird flu virus probably mutated in Louisiana patient, CDC says
The CDC said Thursday its analysis of samples from a Louisiana patient with bird flu showed mutations not seen in samples ...
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CDC: Respiratory illness activity high nationally
RSV activity remains high, with pediatric hospitalizations increasing across most of the country, the CDC said. Though ...
COVID Update: CDC Map Reveals States With 'High' Wastewater Viral Activity
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that over half of U.S. states have either "high ...