Officials probe heat-wave factors in H5N1 spread to Colorado poultry cullers

Category: Health

Investigation into recent avian flu infections in Colorado poultry workers reveals potential spread through industrial fans in poultry barns, genetic link to H5N1 in dairy cattle, and challenges with PPE effectiveness. Officials are preparing for more cases amidst ongoing culling operations.

Keywords: avian flu, Colorado poultry workers, H5N1 genotype, PPE effectiveness, culling operations

Source: CIDRAP

Update At: 7/17/2024

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