An older woman from Platte County, Wyoming, is hospitalized with the first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza in the state. Linked to sick chickens in her backyard, the woman had likely interacted with infected birds. While nearly 70 human cases have been reported in the U.S. last year, officials note they might be undercounted. Wyoming's health officer, Dr. Alexia Harrist, reassures the public, stating the overall risk remains low as confirmed cases typically present with mild symptoms, despite the woman's serious condition. Bird flu continues to spread in wild birds and has also been detected in cows.
The recent human case of bird flu in Wyoming highlights the potential for severe outcomes, but overall, human cases remain uncommon and mostly mild.
Health officials assert that Wyoming residents needn't panic over the first confirmed H5N1 case, emphasizing that most human cases have presented with mild symptoms.
A CDC study reveals that the bird flu has silently spread among veterinarians, indicating an alarming extension of the virus beyond its usual animal host target.
The detection of bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle marks a significant shift in the virus's spread, having affected over 960 herds across 16 states.
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