4th human case of bird flu linked to dairy cow outbreak: CDC
SUMMARY
The fourth human case of bird flu linked to a dairy cow outbreak was confirmed in a Colorado dairy worker. Previous cases were in Texas and Michigan, all involving exposure to H5N1-infected cows. The patient had eye symptoms and recovered after antiviral treatment. The CDC states the public risk is low but advises caution around sick or dead animals. The USDA identified this bird flu strain in mammals and older dairy cows in several states. Despite inactive virus fragments found in pasteurized milk, the commercial milk supply is deemed safe. The CDC is stockpiling vaccines for potential increased human health risks.
