The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a severe case of avian influenza in Louisiana, marking the first severe H5N1 human case in the U.S.
The recent outbreak has raised concerns as the virus has infected over 800 dairy herds and led to dozens of human cases across multiple states.
Historically, bird flu has been linked to severe illnesses and high mortality rates, making this severe case particularly noteworthy for public health.
The Louisiana case is the first tied to exposure to backyard birds, a deviation from past cases tied to commercial poultry operations.
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