Louisiana, Bird flu

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.
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.
CDC Reports Potentially Troublesome Mutations in Bird Flu Found in Louisiana Patient
Federal health officials have confirmed unsettling new details about the first United States case of severe bird flu,
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.
'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.
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.
Experts warn of bird flu mutation after first severe U.S. case in Louisiana
Health experts are raising concerns after genetic sampling of the first severe H5N1 bird flu case in the U.S. Map shows US states where 'damaging' Arctic blast will hit first - and more to come Look inside the Breakers,
"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.
Alabama health official addresses bird flu concerns
Bird flu is a concern for some this year.
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 ...
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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 ...
The Shreveport Times13d
Is there a bird flu outbreak in Louisiana? What to know about the avian flu
On Wednesday the CDC said that a patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of the avian influenza virus, or the "bird flu," in Louisiana. This case was confirmed by the CDC on Friday ...
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The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed the first case of "severe" avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, ...
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: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California
The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case ...