The U.S. reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu, marking a significant milestone in the outbreak. The patient was over 65 with underlying health conditions and was hospitalized in Louisiana in December. Exposure to a backyard flock and wild birds was identified as the cause. This case is the nation’s first severe H5N1 infection and the first linked to backyard flock exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated the risk of person-to-person transmission remains low. Most U.S. cases have been mild, presenting symptoms like pinkeye and cough. However, the Louisiana case showed mutations that could increase transmissibility. Since the outbreak began in 2020, over 130 million birds have been infected, including numerous mammals and dairy cows.
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00:02The U.S. reported its first human death from H5N1 bird flu,
00:06marking a significant milestone in the ongoing outbreak. The patient was over 65 with underlying
00:10health conditions and was hospitalized in Louisiana in December. Exposure to a backyard
00:16flock and wild birds was identified as the cause. This case is the nation's first severe H5N1
00:22infection and the first link to backyard flock exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and
00:26Prevention stated the risk of person-to-person transmission remains low. Most U.S. cases have
00:31been mild, presenting symptoms like pink eye and cough. However, a Louisiana case showed mutations
00:37that could increase transmissibility. Since the outbreak began in 2020,
00:42over 130 million birds have been infected, including numerous mammals and dairy cows.
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