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Missouri Reports First Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu with No Link to Animals
Sep 6, 2024, 08:19 PM
Missouri has reported its first human case of the H5N1 bird flu, marking the 15th case in the United States since 2022. The Missouri Department of Health emphasized that the risk of widespread transmission remains low. Notably, the case has no known link to animals, an aspect that has raised concerns among health experts. This development underscores the need for increased testing and surveillance for the H5N1 bird flu, as emphasized by health professionals who have been urging for such measures for months.
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