Helen Branswell on Nostr: Iowa reports its first human case OF #H5N1 #birdflu, which was already confirmed by ...

Iowa reports its first human case OF #H5N1 #birdflu, which was already confirmed by #CDC (though not in CDC's update today, hmmm....) Person had contact with infected poultry, mild symptoms. h/t flutrackers.
This makes 65 confirmed cases in 10 states -- this year! https://hhs.iowa.gov/news-release/2024-12-20/iowa-hhs-reports-first-human-case-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai-iowa-risk-remains-very-low