Health officials in Los Angeles County have reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after the state of emergency was declared throughout the state. This is reported by ABC News, UNN reports.
Details
In a statement released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, it was noted that a human case of H5 avian influenza was detected in an adult who had been in contact with livestock infected with the virus.
According to the agency, the patient had mild symptoms, was treated with antiviral drugs and is recovering at home.
The overall risk of infection of the population with H5 avian influenza remains low
According to the CDC, at least 65 confirmed human cases of avian influenza have been reported in the country, including at least 36 in California.
Recall
The highly pathogenic H7N6 avian influenza virus is detected at a poultry farm on the South Island of New Zealand . The country temporarily suspends poultry exports.
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