Michigan Reports Human Swine Flu Case Amid H5N1 Bird Flu Concerns

Aug 9, 2024, 03:10 PM

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has identified a human case of swine flu. This case is part of a broader concern about flu infections among farm workers in the U.S., including recent reports of H5N1 bird flu infections in Michigan dairy workers. These workers developed respiratory symptoms, with one case involving conjunctivitis. The CDC has assessed the pandemic potential of the H5N1 virus, rating it as moderate. Additionally, there are reports of H3N2v flu infections in Colorado and Michigan, with investigations into exposure sources ongoing. The overall situation highlights the need for improved surveillance and testing to prevent underreporting of such infections. There have been 14 total human cases of bird flu reported, with mild symptoms and no human-to-human transmission.