The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first severe human case of bird flu in the United States.
A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe infection of the H5N1 avian influenza virus.
This case was confirmed on December 13, 2024, and brings the total number of avian influenza infections in the U.S. during the current outbreak to 61.
The patient was exposed to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks. The CDC has stated that while this is the first severe case, the overall risk to the public remains low. The agency continues to monitor the situation closely and has emphasized the importance of taking precautions when around potentially infected birds.
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