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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, reported recently in a hospitalized patient in Louisiana. Genetic samples from the patient contained mutations that could,
First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says
The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.
CDC Issues Update on Bird Flu 'Mutations' in Humans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified mutations in a strain of the avian influenza virus H5N1, also known as bird flu, found in a Louisiana patient.The mutations were discovered after samples from the patient were analyzed,
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.
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.
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CDC data shows surge in norovirus cases in parts of the US
You may want to be extra careful sharing food and drinks as cases of the highly-infectious stomach bug known as norovirus are ...
State Map Shows Rising Whooping Cough Cases as CDC Issues Vaccine Reminder
Whooping cough cases are nearly five times higher than cases reported in 2023, with the CDC urging people to get vaccinated.
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Syphilis Cases Rise To Record Highs Across US, CDC Reports Alarming Surge Since 1950s
Syphilis cases in the Americas reach their highest levels since the 1950s, with alarming congenital syphilis increases.
Nasty Norovirus Is Back In Full Force With U.S. Cases Spiking
Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most ...
Norovirus Update: CDC Shows Outbreaks Spiked in December
CDC data indicates that December's increase in outbreaks has outpaced records for the same period since at least 2012. A graph by Newsweek using CDC data shows how the outbreak is outstripping ...
Norovirus is surging in the U.S. What you need to know, from length of symptoms to protecting yourself
The CDC said there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5 alone.