Louisiana, CDC and Bird Flu

Virus in Louisiana bird flu patient shows mutations that could increase transmissibility to humans, CDC analysis finds
A genetic analysis of samples from the patient in Louisiana recently hospitalized with the country’s first severe case of H5N1 bird flu show the virus likely mutated in the patient to potentially become more transmissible to humans,
CDC confirms first case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Louisiana
Louisiana health officials have confirmed Louisiana’s first patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of the H5N1 Bird Flu.
Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First US Case of Severe Bird Flu
In a case first reported in Louisiana, a patient has now developed the first known case of bird flu so severe as to require hospitalization.
Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property.
Bird flu outbreak in California: CDC identifies mutations in first severe human infection in US
California’s battle with bird flu has been intensified as two new confirmed cases have been found in Stanislaus and Los Angeles counties. The rate at which the flu lathers has led California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency on December 18.
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First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in U.S. Sparks Urgent Reminder for Precautions
A chilling milestone in U.S. public health has been confirmed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently ...
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Louisiana bird flu patient is first in US to have a 'severe' case
The Louisiana case "does not change CDC's overall assessment of the immediate risk to the public's health from H5N1 bird flu, which remains low," according to the release. Public health experts ...
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CDC confirms first known severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S.
The United States has confirmed its first known severe human infection of H5N1 bird flu, in a person in Louisiana believed to ...
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Person in Louisiana hospitalized with H5N1 in nation's 1st severe case
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, marking the United States' first severe case of the illness. Notably, however, the virus in the Louisiana patient differs ...
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.
Louisiana resident in critical condition with H5N1 bird flu
The Louisiana resident infected with H5N1 bird flu is hospitalized in critical condition and suffering from severe respiratory symptoms, the Louisiana health department revealed Wednesday.
Patient hospitalised with H5N1 in US as outbreak continues to grow
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalised with H5N1 bird flu, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said ...