Genetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1…
Dec 26, 2024 · Background This is a technical summary of an analysis of the genomic sequences of the viruses identified in two upper respiratory tract specimens from the patient who was severely ill from an infection with highly pathogenic avian …
Genetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1…
Jan 2, 2025 · CDC has sequenced the influenza viruses in specimens collected from the patient in Louisiana who was infected with, and became severely ill from HPAI A (H5N1) virus.
Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized Patients
Jan 16, 2025 · Consider combination antiviral treatment for hospitalized patients with avian influenza A (H5) virus infection. Notify the health department promptly if avian influenza A (H5N1) virus infection is suspected, probable, or confirmed in a hospitalized patient.
For any patient, regardless of clinical presentation and exposure history, if an assay provides Influenza A seasonal subtyping (H1N1 or H3N2), specimens that are unsubtypable or result as inconclusive for these targets should be sent to the SPHL for HPAI H5 testing to determine if the unsubtypable specimen contains a novel influenza A virus.
LDH detects first presumptive positive human H5N1 case in Louisiana
Dec 13, 2024 · The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has detected the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana. The individual is a resident of southwestern Louisiana and is currently hospitalized.
First Severe H5N1 Case in US, New Labcorp Test, and Other Bird Flu ...
Jan 3, 2025 · A hospitalized patient in Louisiana has the nation’s first severe illness with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus, or H5N1 bird flu, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in mid-December.
1st deadly case of H5N1 bird flu reported in US | Live Science
Jan 6, 2025 · A person in Louisiana who was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu has died. The hospitalization, first announced Dec. 13, marked the first severe case of H5N1 bird flu in …
Avian influenza detected in second Louisiana backyard flock …
Dec 19, 2024 · On December 13, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced the detection of the first presumptive positive human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or H5N1, in Louisiana.
First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
Jan 7, 2025 · A Louisiana resident has died after contracting the H5N1.avian influenza A (H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”) infection, marking the first known U.S. fatality.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States - Centers for …
While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death. As of January 6, 2025, there have been 66 confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu in the United States since 2024 and 67 since 2022.