Bird flu without contact with an animal

First Human Case of Bird Flu Detected in Missouri Without Animal Exposure
General risk of contagion remains low, according to the CDC
The patient has recovered after antiviral treatment

Health authorities in the United States have confirmed the first human case of bird flu without prior contact with infected animals.

The case, detected in the state of Missouri, marks the fourteenth instance of bird flu reported in the country this year.

The H5 virus was identified through Missouri’s seasonal flu surveillance system, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Although this is the first case without exposure to animals, authorities assure that the general risk of contagion for the population remains low.

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) stated that the affected patient was hospitalized in August with underlying medical conditions.

After receiving antiviral treatment for the flu, the individual has successfully recovered, according to Efe.

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So far, 13 other bird flu cases have been reported in the U.S. this year, all linked to exposure to infected animals.

Despite this new case, no outbreaks of H5 have been reported in livestock in Missouri, although some have been detected in poultry.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that this year, bird flu outbreaks occurred in 51 livestock farms.

These incidents took place in several states, including Michigan, New Mexico, and Texas, according to Efe.

In June, authorities in Colorado implemented measures to protect agricultural workers—most of whom are migrants—after up to 10% of the cows in the state became ill.

These measures were intended to prevent people from contracting the virus.