Genetic sequences of H5N1 bird flu viruses collected from a person in Louisiana who became severely ill show signs of development of several mutations thought to affect the virus’ ability to ...

As infections from three viruses—human metapneumovirus (HMPV), bird flu, and norovirus—continue to climb, infectious disease ...

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 ...

The spread of the bird flu among humans and other mammals in the United States has sparked some concern among public health experts in recent weeks, though U.S. officials say the risk it currently ...

The first severe case of bird flu in the US includes unique mutations, as per CDC. These mutations, found in the patient's respiratory sample, are rare but typically seen during severe infections.

The CDC has confirmed 66 human cases of bird flu in the U.S., but no human-to-human transmission has been detected. The outbreak has severely impacted the American egg industry, leading to near ...