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CDC Detects Bird Flu Mutation in Human Amid Infections in Cats

A mutation in bird flu detected in a human case is raising concerns, as the CDC monitors infections spreading among animals, including cats, for signs of increased transmissibility.

First Severe H5N1 Bird Flu Case in the U.S. Reported in Louisiana

In December 2024, the United States confirmed its first severe human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Louisiana. The patient, who had been exposed to sick and dead birds in a backyard poultry flock, was hospitalized with serious respiratory symptoms.