Tag: Health News
First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?
First Human Bird Flu Death in U.S.: Should You Be Worried?Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza. Most of the country’s human cases have been mild.The Louisiana Department of Health recently...
Understanding Bird Flu Virus Mutations in Severe Patients: Implications & Risks
Genetic Mutations in Bird Flu Virus Samples from Hospitalized Patient
Samples taken from a hospitalized patient in Louisiana have revealed genetic mutations in the H5N1 avian influenza virus that could potentially enhance its ability to...