2nd US human case of bird flu (H5N1) in Texas, with mild symptoms and direct exposure to infected cattle.
A person in Texas has tested positive for bird flu (H5N1), marking the second-ever human case in the US. The individual had direct exposure to infected dairy cattle and is being treated with an antiviral drug. The Texas Department of State Health Services said the person is suffering only mild symptoms and poses a low risk to the public. This case highlights the need for continued monitoring and prevention of the virus spreading to humans.
April 01, 2024
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