U.S. Case of H5 Bird Flu with No Known Link to Animals Reported

A Missouri resident has tested positive for H5 bird flu despite no reported contact with animals, marking the first case of its kind in the ongoing outbreak. This individual had underlying health issues and was hospitalized but has since recovered. The CDC is analyzing the virus but has not found evidence suggesting increased human transmissibility.

 

Experts urge caution, noting that isolated cases can occur, such as a recent H5N2 case in Mexico. The potential infection sources include contaminated raw milk or contact with wild birds. The CDC continues to monitor the situation to assess any public health risks related to the virus. Read more from STAT News here.