Recent cases of bird flu, particularly the detection in children and dairy cows, have raised alarms. Originally confined to avian species, the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) was first identified in a child in Alameda County, California. This was quickly followed by another case in San Francisco. While most infections remain mild, fatalities have occurred, such as the death of a Louisiana man. Increased prices of agricultural products like eggs are one of the disease's notable impacts, indicating deeper effects on the economy and agriculture.
The emergence of bird flu in mammals, particularly dairy cows, raises alarm as it may signify a concerning shift in the virus's behavior and potential mutations.
Initially, bird flu primarily affected birds, but recent cases among livestock, including dairy cows, pose new challenges for public health and agricultural systems.
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