Human-to-human spread of bird flu in Missouri
Potential cluster of H5N1 bird flu cases in Missouri poses danger of human-to-human transmission
The latest developments are highly concerning, as they raise the possibility that the H5N1 virus has evolved the ability to transmit from human-to-human and thus the potential to cause the next pandemic.
Cluster of 8 Possible Human Bird Flu Cases Now Reported in Missouri
In what could be the first cases of bird flu between humans in the US, a group of potential H5N1 infections in Missouri has now grown to 8.
Human-to-human spread of bird flu in Missouri: What to know
A cluster of healthcare workers has been tested for H5N1 bird flu in what could be the first cases of human-to-human spread of the virus.
Missouri investigates more possible human-to-human H5N1 avian flu spread
At least one household member and six healthcare workers who encountered the index case-patient are being investigated after showing symptoms of viral infection.
Four more health care workers reported illnesses after caring for bird flu case in Missouri
The CDC said an investigation into a human H5N1 bird flu infection in Missouri has found four additional health care workers who fell ill after caring for the patient.
More unidentified illnesses linked to unexplained bird flu case in Missouri
More than a month after a person in Missouri mysteriously fell ill with H5-type bird flu, investigators in the state are still identifying people who became ill after contact with the patient, raising questions about the diligence of the ongoing health investigation.
The Bird-Flu President
Three government agencies—the FDA, the CDC, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture—share responsibility for the bird-flu response, and it’s unclear which agency is truly in charge. The USDA, for example,
6 people tested after exposure to Missouri bird flu patient. What we do & don’t know
None of the health care workers or other contact have tested positive for avian flu antibodies so far — but could their illness signal human-to-human transmission?
Physicians and public health professionals are watching Missouri's single human case of bird flu closely
As of Monday evening, there is only one confirmed human case of bird flu in Missouri. The single case is one of 15 reported nationwide since 2022. However, the recent Missouri case is unusual... because there is no known animal link to that case.
The Next President Will Have to Deal With Bird Flu
The United States is in the middle of an unprecedented bout of bird flu, also known as H5N1. Since 2022, the virus has killed millions of birds and spread to mammals, including co
Bird flu pandemic fears skyrocket as US identifies first cases of possible human-to-human transmission
Health authorities in the US are studying seven people who developed influenza symptoms after being exposed to a Missouri bird flu patient, raising the possibility of the first human-to-human transmission of the infection.
More health-care workers in contact with Missouri bird flu patient report respiratory symptoms
Four more health-care workers who tended to a person hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu have revealed that they had respiratory ...
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Second Health Care Worker Linked to Missouri Bird Flu Case Also Had Symptoms: CDC
Another health care worker who was exposed to a Missouri patient who tested positive for bird flu developed respiratory symptoms but wasn't tested for the flu.
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More Healthcare Workers Tied to Missouri H5N1 Bird Flu Case Developed Symptoms
Four additional healthcare workers who cared for the Missouri patient confirmed to have H5N1 bird flu developed mild ...
Scientists race to investigate possible human transmission of H5N1 in US outbreak
Seven people fell ill with flu-like symptoms after contact with someone infected with H5N1, raising fears that the virus has ...
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Second health care worker tied to Missouri bird flu case had respiratory symptoms
A second health worker who cared for a person hospitalized in Missouri with H5N1 bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms ...