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CDC says bird flu likely mutated in Louisiana patient. What it means – National Aitrend

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CDC says bird flu likely mutated in Louisiana patient. What it means – National Aitrend

Genetic analysis suggests bird flu virus mutated in a Louisiana patient who contracted the first serious case of illness in the countrythe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. Scientists believe the mutations could allow the virus to better bind to receptors in humans’ upper respiratory tracts – which they say is … Read more

Listeria outbreak leaves one infant dead in California and 10 others sick, says US CDC – National Aitrend

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CDC says bird flu likely mutated in Louisiana patient. What it means – National Aitrend

A California an infant died and at least 10 other people fell ill during an outbreak of listeria Food poisoning linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, including chicken feet, duck neck, beef shank and pork shank, federal health officials reported Friday. Yu Shang Food, Inc., of Spartanburg, South Carolina, has recalled more than 72,000 … Read more