A dairy worker in Nevada has contracted the D1.1 strain of H5N1 bird flu, linked to sick cows. Although the worker only experienced mild pink eye symptoms and is recovering, the strain has previously caused a fatality in Louisiana and has infected others without hospitalization. Health officials indicate that there is no evidence of transmission between people and stress that the risk to the general population remains low. Monitoring and protective measures are being implemented for individuals close to the infected worker as the situation evolves.
The D1.1 strain of H5N1 bird flu, found in Nevada dairy cows, is concerning due to a previous fatal case and its potential for severe human illness.
While the infected dairy worker has only exhibited mild pink eye symptoms and is recovering, the incident raises alarms about new bird flu strains and transmission.
Health authorities emphasize there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission, maintaining that the risk to the general public is still considered low.
The situation is evolving, and health officials urge close monitoring of affected individuals without showing significant symptoms, to ensure quick response.
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