The virus H5N1, decimating poultry flocks and wild birds globally, is now adapting to mammals, with cases in cats, goats, and raccoons. An infected dairy worker marked the first human transmission, showing the virus's mammal-to-human jump.
Increasing human cases of H5N1 are linked to direct contact with infected poultry, as seen in 13 US cases among farm workers. The CDC emphasizes the importance of protective gear to prevent transmission, highlighting previous cases of infection with inadequate PPE.
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