1st U.S. case of avian influenza A (H5) without known animal contact; Missouri resident recovered.

A Missouri resident has tested positive for avian influenza A (H5), becoming the first U.S. case without known contact with infected animals. Hospitalized on August 22, the individual has since recovered. This case is the 14th reported in the U.S. this year, raising concerns about potential undetected transmission. The CDC maintains that the public risk remains low, as all prior cases involved animal exposure. Investigations into the exposure are ongoing.