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First U.S. Death from Bird Flu Raises Concerns but Risk Remains Low

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First U.S. Death from Bird Flu Raises Concerns but Risk Remains Low

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The recent death of a 65-year-old man in Louisiana marks the **first U.S. fatality** from H5N1 bird flu and raises concerns among health experts.
While **66 individuals** in the U.S. have contracted H5N1, all other cases have resulted in mild illness, with no indications of the virus being able to spread between humans at this time.
Genetic analysis following the man's death revealed **mutations** in the virus that did not confer increased transmissibility or resistance to antiviral drugs.
Despite the mutations, experts noted that they would be more alarming if found in wild birds or in early infection stages, highlighting that **no transmission** from the deceased to others has been observed.
The CDC states that the overall **public risk remains low**, particularly for those in close contact with infected animals; they are evaluating the need for vaccines as new strains are monitored.

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