First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States

Category: Health

A person in Louisiana has died from severe avian influenza A(H5N1), marking the first H5N1-related death in the U.S. since 2024. The CDC reports 66 confirmed cases of H5N1 in the U.S. since 2024, with a low risk to the general public and no evidence of person-to-person transmission. Most infections are linked to animal exposure, and the CDC has resources for prevention.

Keywords: H5N1, avian influenza, CDC

Source: unmc.edu

Update At: 1/8/2025

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