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Avian Influenza Resurfaces in the US: First Death Reported

Avian Influenza Resurfaces in the US: First Death Reported
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World January 7, 2025 08:57

louisiana, united states - An individual in Louisiana, US, has died from the H5N1 avian influenza virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state.

In Louisiana, the state health department announced that an individual infected with avian influenza (H5N1 virus) has died after a severe illness.

The individual, identified as over 65 years old, was hospitalized due to flu after coming into contact with a flock of birds, including wild ones, in the backyard of their home.

It was also noted that the person had other underlying health conditions and this marks the first human death in the US caused by the H5N1 virus.

No other person connected to the infection was found during the investigation.

The virus responsible for the fatality was identified as a type of avian influenza virus D1.1, commonly found in wild birds and poultry.

The mutation of the virus has raised concerns as it has shown to be more infectious and transmissible among humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Experts warn that as infections spread, the H5N1 virus may reveal its full potential.

Dr. Seema Lakdawala, a microbiologist at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, emphasized the importance of understanding how the virus spreads to prevent further escalation.

Dr. Richard Webby, affiliated with the Influenza Research Group for Animals and Birds under the World Health Organization (WHO), expressed the severity of the situation by stating that this strain of the virus is likely one of the worst forms.

Since 2003, WHO has recorded 939 avian influenza cases worldwide, with a fatality rate of 52%.

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