The CDC says that the analysis identified low frequency mutations within the hemagglutinin gene of a sample sequenced from the Louisiana patient.. These mutations were not found in virus sequences ...

The CDC reportedly found potentially troublesome bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient.. This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus ...

The patient was hospitalized in Louisiana, the health agency said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in the United States. The ...

But the CDC emphasized that no cases of the virus being transmitted person-to-person have been ... CDC Calls Bird Flu Mutations Inside Louisiana Man 'Concerning,' Could Make It More Transmittable.

In 2023, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. youngsters ages 12 to 17 had prediabetes, according to recently released data from the U.S.

CDC: Louisiana leads nation in flu activity ahead of holiday gatherings. Data shows the New Orleans metro area has higher rates than other parts of the state. Updated: 6:11 PM CST Dec 18, 2023 ...

Emma Herrock, a spokeswoman for the Louisiana health department, said in an email statement Wednesday, that the patient, who is over 65, “is experiencing severe respiratory illness related to ...

Louisiana has one of the highest numbers of flu cases in the country, and doctors are encouraging people to take precautions during the holidays. ... Louisiana flu cases rising quickly, CDC says.

CDC data in 2020 showed Louisiana deaths from heart disease are 12,255 per 100,000 total population, ranking the state fifth out of all states.

CDC data shows that virus activity in wastewater has more than quadrupled across the nation since since June 1. The current dominant variant is KP.3.1.1, projected to be responsible for roughly 28 ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will give Louisiana $45.7 million to bolster public health infrastructure over the next five years, the agency recently said. The funding is part of ...

The CDC reportedly found potentially troublesome bird flu mutations in Louisiana patient.. This Louisiana case of bird flu marks the first instance of severe illness that's linked to the virus ...