Bird flu mutating rapidly, scientists sound alarm after first US H5N1 death
A recent outbreak of bird flu has revealed a strain in a Texas patient with nine mutations, making it more efficient and deadly. The virus, H5N1, commonly found in wild birds, has now infected mammals, including dairy cows, posing a significant threat. Although the strain replicates more in the brain and is severe, existing antiviral medications remain effective.
A recent outbreak of bird flu has revealed a strain in a Texas patient with nine mutations, making it more efficient and deadly. The virus, H5N1, commonly found in wild birds, has now infected mammals, including dairy cows, posing a significant threat. Although the strain replicates more in the brain and is severe, existing antiviral medications remain effective.
