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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 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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First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Pandemic Risk"
A person over 65 with pre-existing conditions in Louisiana died from H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first such death in the US; the virus, a specific genotype (D1.1) of clade 2.3.4.4b, was contracted from backyard poultry and wild birds, raising concerns about potential human adaptation and pande...
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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
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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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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First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
First US Bird Flu Death Raises Pandemic Concerns
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has claimed its first human life in the US, a Louisiana patient who contracted the virus from backyard chickens; while the overall risk of human-to-human spread remains low, mutations detected in the virus raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score
First US Death from Avian Influenza H5N1 Raises Transmission Concerns
The US reports its first human death from avian influenza H5N1, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions in Louisiana who contracted it from poultry and wild birds; this raises concerns about human-to-human transmission as mutations were detected in the virus sample.
First US Death from Avian Influenza H5N1 Raises Transmission Concerns
The US reports its first human death from avian influenza H5N1, a patient over 65 with underlying conditions in Louisiana who contracted it from poultry and wild birds; this raises concerns about human-to-human transmission as mutations were detected in the virus sample.
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First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
First US Death from H5N1 Avian Influenza Highlights Zoonotic Transmission Risk
The first US death from H5N1 avian influenza occurred in a 65-year-old Louisianan who contracted the virus from backyard birds; the virus has spread to over 900 dairy herds across 16 states, prompting a state of emergency in California, and concerning mutations have been detected.
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52% 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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US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
US Allocates $306 Million to Combat Avian Influenza Amidst Pandemic Preparedness Concerns
The US is allocating $306 million to strengthen its avian influenza response, amid concerns about the incoming Trump administration's approach to pandemic preparedness and criticism of the Biden administration's response; 66 human cases have been detected in 2024, raising concerns about a potential ...
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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
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