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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

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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.

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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,

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Bird flu virus in Louisiana patient likely mutated to be more transmissible, CDC says

A genetic analysis of viral samples from a patient in Louisiana hospitalized with the first severe case of bird flu showed mutations that may result in the virus becoming more transmissible

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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 ...

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Norovirus surge in US: CDC data and prevention tips

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most ...

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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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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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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 ...

CDC: Respiratory illness activity high nationally

RSV activity remains high, with pediatric hospitalizations increasing across most of the country, the CDC said. Though ...

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