In severe bird flu cases, virus can mutate

Officials Report the First Human Death From Bird Flu in the U.S. Here’s What to Know About the Virus
The death of a Louisiana resident who was over the age of 65 signals that future H5N1 infections are not guaranteed to be mild, health experts say
Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
If taking charge of your health is among your New Year’s resolutions, you might consider getting your 2024–25 seasonal influenza shot if you haven’t already. While it won’t protect you from H5N1 bird flu per se,
First bird flu death in the U.S.: Here’s what you need to know about the virus
On Monday, Louisiana health officials announced that a person hospitalized last month with a severe case of avian influenza — also known as H5N1 bird flu — died. This is the first human death from bird flu in the U.S.
In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body
A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia who was hospitalized with bird flu for several weeks late last year harbored a mutated version of the virus, according to a report published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Bird flu outbreaks infect animals across multiple states
ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on the increasing number of bird flu cases in the U.S. on “This Week.” Director Denis Villeneuve, who is receiving the Visionary Award tonight at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival,
Bird flu virus: Preparing for tomorrow despite minimal risk today
The HPAI H5N1 virus has spread globally, infecting birds, mammals, and some humans. Most human cases are mild.
Bird flu case confirmed in West Virginia
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, was found in a backyard flock in Pocahontas County, marking the second time it has been found in West Virginia since the start of a global outbreak in 2022.

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