The CDC confirmed a third U.S. hospitalization related to H5N1 after a Wyoming woman was hospitalized in Colorado. She experienced flu-like symptoms and had underlying health issues. The patient likely contracted the virus from infected backyard poultry in her area. Public health officials are tracing other contacts following this case, while the exact strain’s severity remains under investigation, particularly comparing the B3.13 strain to more severe variants. Previous cases had shown varying impacts, necessitating continuous monitoring and guidance from health authorities.
The patient likely contracted the H5N1 virus through contact with an infected poultry flock, highlighting the need for public health monitoring and response.
Health experts are reviewing the severity of the B3.13 strain, which seemed milder than other strains like D1.1 that caused serious cases.
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