The Louisiana resident infected with H5N1 bird flu is in critical condition, experiencing severe respiratory symptoms, as confirmed by state health officials on Wednesday.
This case marks the first instance of severe illness linked to H5N1 in the United States, affirming concerns about the virus's impact on human health.
The CDC noted that the H5N1 strain infecting the patient is of D1.1 genotype, found in wild birds and some poultry in the US.
Despite the critical condition of the patient—a person over 65 with underlying health conditions—details were initially withheld due to confidentiality and ongoing investigations.
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