A person in Missouri has tested positive for H5 bird flu without known animal contact, marking a significant development in the US outbreak.
This case represents the first hospitalization for bird flu in the US without known exposure to infected animals, raising concerns about the virus's spread.
The CDC is investigating whether this H5 strain evolved or mutated to become more transmissible among humans, which could elevate concerns for public health.
CDC officials are monitoring the outbreak for increasing disease severity and potential person-to-person transmission, highlighting the need for vigilance among at-risk populations.
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