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Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns

For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can exchange genetic material. This is known as genetic shif

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Bird flu patient had virus mutations, sparking concern about human spread

The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus. Doctors react and share their concerns.

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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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In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body

A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia who was hospitalized with bird flu for several weeks late last year harbored a mutated version of the virus, according to a report published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Bird flu virus: Preparing for tomorrow despite minimal risk today

The HPAI H5N1 virus has spread globally, infecting birds, mammals, and some humans. Most human cases are mild.

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Human protein MxA restricts H5N1, but virus mutations raise alarms

By Tarun Sai Lomte Researchers uncover how a key human immune protein curbs H5N1 avian flu, but the virus is evolving—could ...

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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 ...

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infections in Humans

Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses have caused widespread infections in dairy cows and poultry in the United ...

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Biden ramps up bird flu spending as scientists fret about H5N1 response. Here’s what to know

While cases of bird flu in humans have steadily climbed since last fall, health officials maintain the risk to humans is low ...

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San Diego scientists say human cells offer some protection from bird flu

As the so-called bird flu wreaks havoc on chicken and dairy farms, scientists warn a new human pandemic could be on the ...

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Awards $306 Million in Avian Influenza (H5N1, Bird-Flu) Monitoring and Preparedness Funding

January 5, 2025 - Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would award $306 million ...

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Officials assess threat of H5N1 avian flu

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza A virus (HPAI H5N1) remains a low risk to the general public, and public health experts in the United States believe that available treatments and vaccines, as ...

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Avian influenza detected in Arizona county wastewater sampling sites

As part of routine wastewater surveillance in Maricopa County in Arizona, Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) ...

Bird flu FAQ: Everything you need to know about the H5N1 outbreak that’s spread to dairy cows in 9 states

Though H5N1 has been circulating nationwide in wild birds, domestic poultry, and mammals since 2022, you may have only been ...

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