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First Case of Severe Bird Flu Confirmed in US
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported the first severe case of bird flu in the United States. A Louisiana resident over 65 with underlying health issues is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms linked to bird flu.
Transmission and Symptoms
The patient was exposed to sick or dead birds in a backyard flock. The CDC has confirmed that the virus strain is different from the one affecting cattle and poultry.
Symptoms of bird flu in humans can range from mild to severe and include fever, cough, muscle aches, and shortness of breath.
Risk to Public
The CDC emphasizes that person-to-person transmission has not been detected and the risk to the general public is low. However, those working with birds or poultry are at higher risk.
Prevention and Response
The CDC recommends avoiding contact with infected birds or animals and practicing good hygiene. The US Department of Agriculture is collecting raw milk samples nationwide for testing.
California has declared a state of emergency to expedite its response to bird flu, which has affected 33 people in the state this year.
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