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U.S. records first human death from bird flu following Louisiana case

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U.S. records first human death from bird flu following Louisiana case

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  • In Louisiana, a patient over **65 years** old has died, marking the **first death in the U.S.** from the **H5N1 bird flu**.
  • The patient, who had **underlying medical conditions**, contracted the virus through exposure to **noncommercial backyard flocks** and wild birds.
  • Despite this case, officials state that the **public health risk remains low**, though certain occupations maintain increased risk.
  • This incident adds to the **66 reported human cases** of H5N1 in the U.S., most of which were mild and stemmed from exposure to infected animals.
  • The CDC reported that the virus in this patient had mutations that may enhance **transmissibility**, raising further concerns.

For more information, visit The Hill.

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