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 ...

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 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 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.

CDC: Louisiana leads nation in flu activity ahead of holiday gatherings. Data shows the New Orleans metro area has higher rates than other parts of the state. Updated: 6:11 PM CST Dec 18, 2023 ...

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 ...

According to the CDC, Louisiana is one of two states experiencing the most flu activity this month. Dr. Corey Hebert says influenza is nothing to play with. “You can die,” said Dr. Hebert.

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 ...

When Louisiana health officials announced they would no longer name individual nursing homes with coronavirus cases, they said they came to that decision in consultation with the federal Centers for ...

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 ...