The CDC reports a human case of bird flu with rare mutations, previously seen in wild birds and poultry. The patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, crucial for the virus's attachment to host cells. While the risk to the general public remains low, these mutations, often associated with severe infections, warrant attention.
in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient’s property.
The health body said the risk to the general public from the outbreak has not changed and remains low.that was recently detected in wild birds and poultry in the United States, and not the B3.13 genotype detected in dairy cows, human cases and some poultry in multiple states.High school basketball coach dead, 8-year-old daughter missing after Christmas Eve tragedy
The mutations seen in the patient are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often during severe infections.Sean Hannity announces engagement to fellow Fox News hostSpy bosses 'silenced' Defense Department, FBI scientists from briefing Biden on COVID lab leak evidence
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