CD, Texas and bird flu

At least 1 human case of bird flu reported in Texas in latest US outbreak, CDC says
A person in Louisiana is now hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza, according to the CDC on Wednesday.
Bird flu in Texas: Should we be worried? Do flu shots protect us? We asked the experts.
At least 1 person in Texas contracted H5N1 bird flu after exposure to cattle. Experts worry that if the virus mutates, it could trigger a dangerous human pandemic.
Bird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
For example, if a human gets infected with a bird flu and also carries a human influenza A virus, these two viruses can exchange genetic material. This is known as genetic shif
Bird Flu Update: How Regular Influenza May Help Protect You
Previous seasonal flu infections and vaccinations may protect us against infection from the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu outbreak.
‘Worrisome’ mutations found in bird flu virus from Canadian teenager
The fate of a Canadian teenager who was infected with H5N1 bird flu in early November, and subsequently admitted to an intensive care unit, has finally been revealed: She has fully recovered. But genetic analysis of the virus that infected her body showed ominous mutations that researchers suggest potentially allowed it to target human cells more easily and cause severe disease — a development the study authors called “worrisome.
Texas health officials warn residents about bird flu
Texas health officials are warning about bird flu. It comes after the CDC confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in the ...
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San Antonio doctor explains raw milk’s effect on bird flu cases among humans
Although bird flu has been around for a while, University Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bryan Alsip said its dangers are ...
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Bird flu and milk: What to know as USDA mandates testing
The last confirmed case in Texas was in September, according to the USDA. Some flu viruses mainly affect people, but others chiefly occur in animals. Avian viruses spread naturally in wild ...
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Yes, humans can get the H5N1 bird flu
As a result of the new state of emergency, people are wondering if humans can get bird flu and how it spreads. Although rare, humans can get the H5N1 bird flu. People can get it ...
Bird Flu Mutation: Risk of New Pandemic Explained
A new mutation and the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu discovered in a human in Louisiana has raised concern among some ...
How America lost control of the bird flu outbreak, setting the stage for another pandemic
In coming years, the bird flu may cost billions of dollars more in expenses and losses. Worse, the outbreak poses the threat ...