New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker as new data shows changes in virus
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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New H5N1 bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy worker as new data shows changes in virus
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A dairy worker in Nevada has reportedly been infected by the killer variant of H5N1 bird flu; analysis shows changes in new strain that makes it more lethal in mammals.