February 3, 2025

Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations

 Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations

Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations

Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.

Benjamin Mueller