First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Transmissibility Concerns
The US recorded its first death from H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient over 65 with underlying health conditions who was exposed to backyard and wild birds in mid-December; although the risk to the general public remains low, the virus's mutation raises concerns.
First US Death from H5N1 Bird Flu Raises Transmissibility Concerns
The US recorded its first death from H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient over 65 with underlying health conditions who was exposed to backyard and wild birds in mid-December; although the risk to the general public remains low, the virus's mutation raises concerns.
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36% Bias Score
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
First US Bird Flu Death Reported: Virus Mutation Raises Concerns
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues died from avian influenza (H5N1), marking the first US death from the virus. The patient had contact with sick birds, and genetic analysis suggests the virus mutated within their body.
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44% Bias Score
Mutated Bird Flu Virus Causes Severe Illness in Canadian Teen
A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia was hospitalized with a mutated avian influenza virus, marking Canada's first reported human infection of H5N1 and highlighting the virus's potential for severe illness and mutation.
Mutated Bird Flu Virus Causes Severe Illness in Canadian Teen
A 13-year-old girl in British Columbia was hospitalized with a mutated avian influenza virus, marking Canada's first reported human infection of H5N1 and highlighting the virus's potential for severe illness and mutation.
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28% Bias Score
Severe H5N1 Case in Canadian Teen Highlights Risk of Human-to-Human Transmission
A study of 46 confirmed US H5N1 human infections reveals mostly mild cases, but a severely ill Canadian teen, infected with a mutated variant (D1.1), raises concerns about human-to-human transmission. The source of the teen's infection remains unknown, highlighting the need for improved surveillance...
Severe H5N1 Case in Canadian Teen Highlights Risk of Human-to-Human Transmission
A study of 46 confirmed US H5N1 human infections reveals mostly mild cases, but a severely ill Canadian teen, infected with a mutated variant (D1.1), raises concerns about human-to-human transmission. The source of the teen's infection remains unknown, highlighting the need for improved surveillance...
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48% Bias Score
H5N1 Virus Mutation in Louisiana Resident Sparks Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident's H5N1 infection showed genetic mutations allowing the virus to better attach to throat cells, raising pandemic concerns; meanwhile, rising H5N1 cases in cats, including deaths, heighten the risk of viral reassortment and spread.
H5N1 Virus Mutation in Louisiana Resident Sparks Pandemic Concerns
A Louisiana resident's H5N1 infection showed genetic mutations allowing the virus to better attach to throat cells, raising pandemic concerns; meanwhile, rising H5N1 cases in cats, including deaths, heighten the risk of viral reassortment and spread.
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48% Bias Score
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
US H5N1 Bird Flu Cases Surge, Raising Pandemic Concerns
The US reports at least 66 human cases of H5N1 bird flu across 10 states, resulting from contact with infected animals; while human-to-human transmission is absent, a 30% mortality rate and potential for mutation pose significant public health risks.
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52% Bias Score
First US Avian Flu Death Reported in Louisiana
Louisiana reported the first US death from avian flu (H5N1) in an over-65-year-old with pre-existing conditions, who contracted it from birds; investigations found no human-to-human transmission, though the risk remains higher for those working with birds.
First US Avian Flu Death Reported in Louisiana
Louisiana reported the first US death from avian flu (H5N1) in an over-65-year-old with pre-existing conditions, who contracted it from birds; investigations found no human-to-human transmission, though the risk remains higher for those working with birds.
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36% Bias Score
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
First US Death from Bird Flu (H5N1) Reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health conditions died from bird flu (H5N1), marking the first human death from the virus in the US and the first case linked to backyard birds, according to the Louisiana Department of Health; no evidence suggests person-to-person transmission.
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36% Bias Score
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Flu Amidst Pandemic Concerns
The US will spend $306 million to combat the H5N1 avian flu, addressing concerns of a potential pandemic despite currently low human infection rates, amidst criticism of insufficient past responses and worries about the incoming administration's approach to pandemic preparedness.
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Flu Amidst Pandemic Concerns
The US will spend $306 million to combat the H5N1 avian flu, addressing concerns of a potential pandemic despite currently low human infection rates, amidst criticism of insufficient past responses and worries about the incoming administration's approach to pandemic preparedness.
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40% Bias Score
Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
Severe H5N1 Case in Canada Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Surveillance
A 13-year-old Canadian girl with asthma and obesity experienced severe multi-organ failure from H5N1 infection, requiring ECMO, dialysis, and plasma exchange, unlike most other US cases that have been milder; this, along with mutations suggesting human adaptation, has prompted calls for increased su...
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48% Bias Score
Delaware Bay: A Crucial Avian Flu Monitoring Site
Every May, migrating shorebirds flock to Delaware Bay to feed on horseshoe crab eggs, providing scientists with a unique opportunity to monitor avian influenza viruses like H5N1, which has recently spread to mammals, raising concerns about potential human transmission.
Delaware Bay: A Crucial Avian Flu Monitoring Site
Every May, migrating shorebirds flock to Delaware Bay to feed on horseshoe crab eggs, providing scientists with a unique opportunity to monitor avian influenza viruses like H5N1, which has recently spread to mammals, raising concerns about potential human transmission.
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36% Bias Score
Oregon Cat Death Highlights Bird Flu Risk in Pet Food
An Oregon cat's death from bird flu, linked to recalled Northwest Naturals raw turkey pet food, raises concerns about zoonotic disease transmission through contaminated pet food, impacting pet owners nationwide and highlighting the importance of proper food preparation and handling.
Oregon Cat Death Highlights Bird Flu Risk in Pet Food
An Oregon cat's death from bird flu, linked to recalled Northwest Naturals raw turkey pet food, raises concerns about zoonotic disease transmission through contaminated pet food, impacting pet owners nationwide and highlighting the importance of proper food preparation and handling.
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32% Bias Score