US reports first human bird flu case with no known animal exposure

Health officials discovered this particular case during routine flu season surveillance, and the patient, who had underlying health issues, received antiviral treatment for flu, as reported by BBC.

Despite this, the CDC reassured that the overall risk to the public remains low. Bird flu, primarily affecting birds and some animals, is rare in humans. The virus first emerged in China in the 1990s and has since spread worldwide, affecting not just birds but also animals such as sea lions, seals, and bears, according to a report by BBC.

This year, outbreaks of bird flu have been on the rise, particularly among cattle in 14 states as of early September, though no outbreaks have been recorded in Missouri’s cattle. Nonetheless, poultry and wild bird populations in the state have experienced cases this year.

Health experts continue to monitor the disease closely, despite the low risk to humans, given its widespread impact on wildlife across various continents, including Antarctica.

(with inputs from BBC)

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