Bird flu cases in the country have doubled, with California and Washington reporting multiple infections in dairy and poultry workers. Surveillance for human infections has been challenging due to delays, inconsistencies, and resistance from some farm owners. Cases may have been missed on dairy farms, and even pet cats have been infected with the virus. Public health officials face obstacles in monitoring workers due to hesitancy from farm owners and lack of resources. Concerns arise about potential human-to-human transmission and the need for more systematic testing of humans for bird flu. Global researchers are increasingly alarmed by the situation.
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Exclusive: Emails Reveal How Health Departments Struggle To Track Human Cases of Bird Flu
