An older woman in southeast Wyoming has been hospitalized with bird flu, the state’s first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza. The woman had a backyard flock of chickens that died, indicating direct contact with the virus. The woman also has other health conditions and is hospitalized in another state. The state health department reassured residents that there shouldn’t be a high level of concern, as most human cases of bird flu have had mild symptoms. However, this particular case has been more serious. A new study published by the CDC shows that bird flu has spread from animals to some veterinarians, highlighting the potential risk of the virus. Bird flu has been spreading in wild birds in the U.S. since 2022 and was detected in U.S. dairy cows last year, infecting over 960 cattle herds in 16 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported nearly 70 cases of bird flu in the last year, though there is belief that this number may be an undercount. Further monitoring and precautions are being taken to prevent the further spread of the virus.
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