Health officials found genetic mutations in the bird flu virus H5N1 from a patient in Louisiana, raising concerns about its potential to adapt and infect humans more effectively.
Although the detected mutations in the Louisiana patient's samples suggest an evolving virus, officials noted these changes were not present in the original poultry samples, offering some reassurance.
The Louisiana case highlights the ongoing risk as more human infections could provide H5N1 with additional chances to adapt, increasing its transmissibility among humans.
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