Teen Hospitalized for Bird Flu Shows ‘Worrisome’ Change in People [Video]

A Canadian teen who contracted the H5N1 bird flu in early November has fully recovered after a prolonged battle with the disease.

However, genetic analysis of the virus that infected her revealed alarming mutations that could potentially enhance the virus’s ability to target human cells and cause severe illness.

Why It Matters

The discovery, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has raised concerns about the evolving nature of H5N1 and its increasing threat to human health.

With 66 human cases reported in the U.S. in 2024, experts are increasingly worried about the virus’s evolving potential and its implications for future outbreaks.

What To Know

The 13-year-old girl, who had a history of …