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The genomic sequences were compared to other HPAI A(H5N1) sequences from dairy cows, wild birds and poultry, as well as previous human cases and were identified as the D1.1 genotype. The analysis identified low frequency mutations in the hemagglutinin gene of a sample sequenced from the patient, which were not found in virus sequences from poultry samples collected on the patient\u2019s property, suggesting the changes emerged in the patient after infection.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bird-flu\/spotlights\/h5n1-response-12232024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">To learn more, visit the CDC website &gt;&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genetic Sequences of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Viruses Identified in a Person in Louisiana The Centers for Disease Control (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. 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