The first person in the USA dies of bird flu H5N1 - alarm level red!

The first person in the USA dies of bird flu H5N1 - alarm level red!

In a disturbing development, a 65-year-old man in Louisiana was the first person in the United States to lose life through the bird flu virus H5N1. The patient, who already suffered from various previous illnesses, was tested positively for the virus in mid -December and then received inpatient treatment. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is assumed that he has infected himself directly through birds on his property. So far, local health authorities have not found any further infections, and there is no evidence of a transfer from person to person, as well as yahoo

The CDC also informs that there has been a massive outbreak of the H5N1 virus in the USA, which comes from poultry farms and dairy farms. In the meantime, more than 900 herds are affected across the country, which infected over 60 people with the virus. Most of these cases have been mild, but the variant that the deceased man caught could cause serious illnesses. According to The press are particularly affected by agricultural companies who are in contact with infected animals. The CDC continues to assess the risk of the general population as low, despite the over 60 documented cases that include a child.

Virus transmission and health risks

The bird flu H5N1 has been widespread at wild birds for years, with numerous mammals also affected. However, the exact effects on human health are still unclear. Another aspect that is alarming: It has been reported that H5N1 could only be a genetic mutation away from spreading among people - a step that could lead to global pandemic. The British government has already provided five million doses of an H5 vaccine to be prepared for possible future outbreaks.