No, we're not 'one mutation away' from an H5N1 bird flu pandemic. Here are the facts
In early December 2024, a group of researchers published an article in the journal Science, entitled "A single mutation in ...
Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu
Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Pacific island nations are the only countries that remain free of highly pathogenic avian ...
The rising threat of deadly diseases jumping from animals to humans
Zoonotic pathogens very likely caused the last pandemic. Can we get better at halting them before the next one?
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The mutations likely developed post-infection, the agency said
Genetic sequences of H5N1 bird flu viruses collected from a person in Louisiana who became severely ill show signs of development of several mutations thought to affect the virus’ ability to ...
First human bird flu death in the US reported. Here's what Mississippi needs to know
The first human bird flu death was reported out of Louisiana on Monday, Jan. 6. The same case was the first serious case of ...
What to know about bird flu following first US death
The strain is spreading among US dairy cows, and has infected dozens of people, mainly US farm workers. Read more at ...
What to Know About Bird Flu After the First US Death
For influenza viruses, imperfection is a strength. They constantly mutate, producing new strains that challenge immune ...
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America’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana
ALL RIGHT, DOCTOR WILES The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. This is the first human death from ...
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Human A(H5N1) Cases Generally Have Mild Illness, With Short Duration
Forty-five of forty-six case patients were exposed to infected poultry or infected/presumed infected dairy cows. HealthDay News — The A(H5N1) virus generally causes mild illness of short duration, ...