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New bird flu mutation discovered in US

CDC releases new report on bird flu mutations in humans

The CDC warns samples of the bird flu virus show signs of mutations that could make it more transmissible to humans. The CDC says it appears the H5N1 virus contained mutations in the Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness.

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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.

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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,

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Flu season claims lives of nine children in US as cases surge across the country: CDC

It’s been increasing at a pretty steady pace now for the past several weeks. So yeah, we are certainly in flu season now.” ...

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Flu cases are on the rise in Ohio, CDC says. Here are the counties who have it the worst.

Are you feeling under the weather, Mahoning Valley? There are only four states spreading the flu faster than Ohio.

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Flu-like symptoms at 'very high' level across Tennessee, according to the CDC

Flu season is ramping up in East Tennessee, with outpatient visits for flu-like symptoms rising from 5.8% to 8.2% in the past ...

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