H5N1 Bird Flu: 16 US Human Cases Detected Among Dairy Workers as Global Infections Rise

Bird Flu Update: US Sees Mild Human Cases Amid Global Spread

In the United States, health officials reported two new mild human cases of H5N1 avian influenza in dairy farm workers in California and Texas over the past 24 hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both individuals experienced eye redness and fatigue but recovered quickly with antiviral treatment. No person-to-person transmission has been detected, CDC spokesperson Dr. Nirav Shah emphasized in a morning briefing. The cases mark the 15th and 16th human infections linked to infected cattle this year, prompting enhanced monitoring in six states.

The USDA confirmed H5N1 in a backyard poultry flock in Missouri yesterday, urging farmers to report sick birds promptly. According to the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, over 140 million birds have been affected nationwide since 2022, though commercial flocks remain largely protected.

Globally, the World Health Organization reported a severe human case in Cambodia, where a 5-year-old girl died from H5N1 on March 29 after exposure to sick poultry, per WHO's latest situational report. Vietnam culled 5,000 chickens in the south after detecting the virus in markets, as stated by the country's Ministry of Agriculture. In Europe, the UK confirmed H5N1 in wild birds in England, prompting DEFRA to warn of heightened risk to poultry keepers.

Experts like Johns Hopkins' Dr. Amesh Adalja note the virus's adaptation to mammals raises concerns, but vaccines for high-risk workers are in trials. The FDA approved an updated H5N1 vaccine booster for farm personnel last week.

No widespread human outbreaks reported, but officials stress vigilance.

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