Bird flu, Louisiana and CDC

Bird flu update in Louisiana; What the CDC says about mutations in patient
The CDC previously confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in Louisiana, but now the CDC has confirmed a virus mutation. Find out more here
Officials say bird flu likely mutated inside Louisiana resident
Federal health officials say that not only has a Louisiana resident contracted the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S., but that the virus likely mutated in the patient. The findings raise concern regarding the adaptability of the virus.
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
In a positive finding, the CDC emphasized that there is no evidence the virus has spread from the Louisiana patient to others, and the mutations alone are unlikely to spread from person to person. CDC scientists also confirmed, however, that the Louisiana virus samples are closely related to candidate vaccine strains already developed for bird flu.
Is there a bird flu outbreak in Louisiana? What to know about the avian flu
There have been reports of bird flu cases throughout the U.S. and one confirmed case in Louisiana. Here's what the CDC says about bird flu infections.
What is bird flu, and how did it get to a Louisiana patient? Here's how it spreads to humans.
H5N1 usually spreads to people through contact with infected or dead birds, as with the Louisiana patient. Currently, there are no known cases of human-to-human transmission, said the CDC's Dr. Demetre Daskalakis.
Bird flu detected in southwest Louisiana backyard flock following state's first presumptive positive human case
The Health (LDH) announced on December 13 the detection of the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1,
Bird flu uptick in US has CDC on alert for pandemic 'red flags': report
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is keeping close eye on pandemic indicators amid bird flu cases arising in the United States.
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: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
Bird flu detected in small backyard flock in Vermont
HPAI is considered low risk to humans, the agency said, and there have been no human cases in New England during the current outbreak. The post Bird flu detected in small backyard flock in Vermont appeared first on Boston.
"Concerning" bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient underscores pandemic potential of H5N1
In 2024, at least 66 human cases of bird flu have been reported in the United States, each one raising the risk of another pandemic like COVID-19. So far, most cases have been described as “mild,” which means they weren't hospitalized.
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Bird flu found in chickens in Copiah County
A chicken flock in Copiah County has tested tested positive for highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, the Mississippi Board of Animal Health announced Tuesday. The MBAH said the positive tests came ...
CDC monitors bird flu as rare human case sparks concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are closely monitoring the spread of the HN51 avian ...
Bird Flu Wastewater Map Reveals Where in the US Virus Is Active
The virus is spreading among animals, while viral mutations raise concerns about potential adaptation to human hosts.
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Avian influenza concerns growing, medical experts monitoring
In Illinois, with waterfowl hunting season ongoing, some are worried about possible infections. Dr. Vidhya Prakash, the Chief ...