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 ...
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 ...
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Bird flu mutations raise fears of a broader outbreak
Scientists with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified mutations in H5N1 bird flu infections — in hospitalized patients in Louisiana and British Columbia — that may ...
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‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teenager
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.
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Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread
BIRD FLU CAUSES DEATHS OF CATS AND ZOO ANIMALS AS VIRUS SPREADS IN US The CDC maintains that the risk to the general public is still low. "The same mutations were not present in viral genomes ...
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Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
The CDC reportedly found potentially troublesome bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient. This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus ...