The CDC says that the analysis identified low frequency mutations within the hemagglutinin gene of a sample sequenced from the Louisiana patient.. These mutations were not found in virus sequences ...

The patient was hospitalized in Louisiana, the health agency said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the United States. The ...

The CDC said the patient in Louisiana was infected with a strain of the bird flu called D1.1. The patient, who hasn't been identified, is over 65 years old and has underlying health problems.

But the CDC emphasized that no cases of the virus being transmitted person-to-person have been ... CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable.

The CDC reportedly found potentially troublesome bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient.. This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus ...

Emma Herrock, a spokeswoman for the Louisiana health department, said in an email statement Wednesday, that the patient, who is over 65, “is experiencing severe respiratory illness related to ...

A Louisiana patient was hospitalized after they were confirmed to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, according to the CDC. FOX 26 Houston.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed Wednesday that the first case of severe human illness for H5N1 bird flu occurred this week in Louisiana, marking the first hospitalization ...

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, Dec ...

In a statement, CDC officials described the Louisiana death as tragic but also said “there are no concerning virologic changes actively spreading in wild birds, poultry or cows that would raise ...

CDC data shows that virus activity in wastewater has more than quadrupled across the nation since since June 1. The current dominant variant is KP.3.1.1, projected to be responsible for roughly 28 ...

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 ...