Ishita Roy

The US Reports A Rare Case Of Bird Flu, CDC Notes Change In Infection Pattern

The US reports  a rare case of bird flu

Amid rising cases of mpox and other viruses, a Missouri resident is reported to have the <span>bird flu</span>. This is the first person in the United States to come into contact with avian influenza or bird flu. However, the person has not have any exposure to infected animals, confirmed the authorities. 

This case was confirmed on Friday, which marks a significant shift in the patterns of infection. It is a rare case as the infection did not happen due to exposure. Previo<span>us</span>ly, all such cases in the US involved contact with farm animals or contaminated environment. 

The current patient has a pre-existing health condition and was hospitalised on August 22 after testing positive for a suspicious strain of flu. 

According to the Centers for <span>Disease</span> Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the person was treated with antiviral medication and was discharged after making a full discovery.

The initial test indicated an unusual flu strain that got the state and federal laboratories to get involved. The later tests confirmed the presence of H5 virus, or known as the avian or bird flu. 

There are a total of 14 cases of <span>bird flu in the US</span> this year. However, this is the first case of human infection without direct exposure to animals. 

Missouri health officials also noted that no H5 infections have been reported in dairy cattle within the state, except in wild birds and among commercial and backyard poultry flocks. 

<h5>Does It Come From Other Animals?</h5>

Bird flu primarily infected farmworkers or those in close proximity to livestock. The first human bird flu case in the US was reported in 2022, to a person who was also involved in farm-working.

While this flu is largely confined to birds in the wild and poultry, recent outbreaks have been reported in mammals too, including cattle. 

While 14 cases are in the US, the CDC notes that the risk to the general public is still at low, however, this warning could change. "Although human infections are rare, circumstances may evolve as we learn more about this case," said the CDC in a statement.

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Amid rising cases of mpox and other viruses, a Missouri resident is reported to have the bird flu. This is the first person in the United States to come into contact with avian influenza or bird flu. However, the person has not have any exposure to infected animals, confirmed the authorities. This case was confirmed on Friday, which marks a significant shift in the patterns of infection. It is a rare case as the infection did not happen due to exposure. Previously, all such cases in the US involved contact with farm animals or contaminated environment. The current patient has a pre-existing health condition and was hospitalised on August 22 after testing positive for a suspicious strain of flu. How Is It Being Treated?According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the person was treated with antiviral medication and was discharged after making a full discovery.TestingThe initial test indicated an unusual flu strain that got the state and federal laboratories to get involved. The later tests confirmed the presence of H5 virus, or known as the avian or bird flu. There are a total of 14 cases of bird flu in the US this year. However, this is the first case of human infection without direct exposure to animals. Missouri health officials also noted that no H5 infections have been reported in dairy cattle within the state, except in wild birds and among commercial and backyard poultry flocks. Does It Come From Other Animals?Bird flu primarily infected farmworkers or those in close proximity to livestock. The first human bird flu case in the US was reported in 2022, to a person who was also involved in farm-working.While this flu is largely confined to birds in the wild and poultry, recent outbreaks have been reported in mammals too, including cattle. While 14 cases are in the US, the CDC notes that the risk to the general public is still at low, however, this warning could change. "Although human infections are rare, circumstances may evolve as we learn more about this case," said the CDC in a statement.

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