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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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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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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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Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
Oregon Cat Dies from H5N1, Underscoring Wider US Outbreak
An Oregon cat died from H5N1 avian influenza after consuming recalled Northwest Naturals wet cat food; this follows a wider outbreak affecting hundreds of dairy cattle herds across 16 US states and prompting a state of emergency in California, and 65 human cases reported this year by the CDC.
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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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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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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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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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H5N1 Virus Mutates in US Patient, Raising Concerns
A Louisiana patient's H5N1 bird flu infection involved a virus with mutations potentially increasing human transmissibility, raising concerns but with no evidence of spread; the patient's exposure stemmed from a backyard flock, while the CDC says the risk to the general public remains low.
H5N1 Virus Mutates in US Patient, Raising Concerns
A Louisiana patient's H5N1 bird flu infection involved a virus with mutations potentially increasing human transmissibility, raising concerns but with no evidence of spread; the patient's exposure stemmed from a backyard flock, while the CDC says the risk to the general public remains low.
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44% Bias Score
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