Person in Texas tests positive for bird flu after contact with infected cows

Published: 01 April 2024 at 20:47

Health

A person in Texas tested positive for bird flu after coming into contact with sick cows, marking the second US human case of the virus that has been recently found in dairy herds in states like Texas, Kansas, and Michigan. The virus, also known as avian flu, can cause symptoms ranging from mild respiratory and eye infections to severe pneumonia. The CDC advises avoiding exposure to sick animals and consuming uncooked animal products.

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