‘Worrisome’ mutations found in H5N1 bird flu virus isolated from Canadian teen
[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025
A Canadian teenager has fully recovered from H5N1 bird flu, but genetic analysis revealed concerning mutations in the virus.
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