The first human case of H5N1, commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed Los Angeles County in Californiain relation to an adult who was exposed to livestock.
The Los Angeles County Health Department said the bird flu sufferer had mild symptoms, was treated with antivirals and is now recovering at home.
Although this is the first human case in the state, the public health department said the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low, and there is currently no evidence of the virus spreading. – person to person attention.
However, those close to the infected person, as well as other workers in the workplace, are being monitored for symptoms and are given testing, antiviral prophylaxis and protective equipment.
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The CDC said Wednesday that a patient was hospitalized with severe H5N1 infection in Louisiana. (Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo)
The case is part of an ongoing investigation involving the county public health department, the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“People rarely get bird flu, but those who interact with domestic animals or wild animals have a high risk of infection. This case reminds us to take basic measures to prevent exposure,” the said LA County health officer Muntu Davis. “People should avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead animals including cattle, poultry and wild birds; avoid eating raw or undercooked animal products, such as raw milk; and protect your pets and backyard chickens from wild animals.”
Davis also encouraged the public to get a seasonal flu vaccine, which he said can help prevent severe seasonal flu infections and reduce the risk of contracting seasonal flu and bird flu. one is exposed.
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Colored transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green). (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Symptoms of bird flu in humans include red or watery eyes, fever, coughing or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle aches, diarrhea and vomiting.
News coming in a few days California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to bird flu.
Newsom declared a state of emergency after an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows on farms in Southern California.
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At least two farm workers have been infected with H5N1 bird flu this year. (iStock)
After initially being reported in Texas and Kansas in March, bird flu has been confirmed in cattle across 16 US states, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“This announcement is an action designed to ensure that federal agencies have the resources and capabilities they need to respond quickly to this outbreak,” Newsom said in a statement.
Also, last week, the first case of severe bird flu was confirmed human patient Louisiana, according to the CDC.
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The health center asserts that “now public health risk low,” but says it is “watching the situation carefully.”
Melissa Rudy of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.