The recent identification of a human infected with H5N1 bird flu in Missouri, without any known animal contact, raises concerns over undetected human transmission and public health risks.
Dr. Nahid Bhadelia stated that how the patient became infected is unknown, but the route of transmission will determine the escalated risk of the disease to the general public.
The Missouri bird flu case signifies a potential shift in the behavior of H5N1, which has previously only been contracted through direct contact with infected animals.
The virus has impacted nearly 200 dairy herds across 14 states since March, indicating a significant spread of H5N1, though investigations into human transmission continue.
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