The H5N1 bird flu has been known since 1996 and can infect various animals including humans, making it a significant public health concern globally.
The CDC confirmed that a person in the U.S. was hospitalized with severe bird flu, marking the first extreme illness associated with the virus in the country.
The death rate from bird flu has been alarmingly high, with the outbreak in the late 1990s leading to over 860 infections and a death rate exceeding 50%.
Recent cases in household cats in Los Angeles highlight the virus’s ability to cross species barriers, prompting health monitoring for individuals in contact with the infected animals.
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