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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

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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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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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 enhance the virus’ ability to infect humans,

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Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows

The latest government data shows that cases of a fast-spreading stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States. The ...

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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 ...

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.” ...

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 ...

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 create viruses in a Wuhan lab.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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