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

NYT HEALTH: Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations
By Benjamin Mueller
Section: Health
Source: New York Times
Published Date: December 27, 2024 at 02:00AM

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.

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