A person in Missouri tested positive for H5 bird flu without contact with animals, with unclear origins of infection. The individual, hospitalized on Aug. 22, had underlying health issues but has since recovered. This is the first H5 bird flu case detected through the national flu surveillance system. The CDC is analyzing the virus’s genetic sequence, specifically the neuraminidase. Missouri has not reported any H5N1 outbreaks in dairy cattle, while other states have reported infections in herds since late March. The state has also reported some poultry infections. Further updates on the situation are expected.
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Missouri reports H5 bird flu case in person without animal contacts| STAT
