Summary

The CDC identified rare mutations in the bird flu virus from the first severe U.S. human case, found in a Louisiana resident over 65 with severe respiratory illness.

The mutations, located in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene responsible for cell attachment, differ from those in local backyard flock samples and align with severe cases seen abroad.

The patient was infected with the D1.1 genotype, recently found in U.S. wild birds and poultry, not the B3.13 genotype seen in humans and livestock elsewhere.

The CDC states no person-to-person transmission occurred, and public risk remains low.

  • synae[he/him]@lemmy.sdf.org
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    5 days ago

    Oh no oh fuck


    Though I do believe he doesn’t have the cult power of Trump and I hope it wouldn’t be so bad? But I concede that may be wishful thinking