Severe H5N1 Case in Louisiana; California Declares Emergency

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms the first severe human case of avian influenza, A(H5N1), in the United States in the state of Louisiana.

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The patient, currently in a critical state, contracted the virus after exposure to both sick and dead birds in the backyard flocks.

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California declares a state of emergency in response to escalating outbreaks of H5N1 virus affecting dairy cattle across the region.

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Laboratory analysis reveals the Louisiana case involves the D1.1 genotype, distinct from the B3.13 strain currently affecting dairy cattle.

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In California, where cases were detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California, Governor Newsom’s declared emergency comes as the virus spreads beyond the Central Valley.

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CDC reports common symptoms such as sore throat, cough, fever, respiratory distress, and potential progression to severe pneumonia

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The CDC emphasizes preventive strategies such as avoiding contact with sick animals, using protective equipment, avoiding unpasteurized dairy products, etc.

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The outbreak has prompted nationwide testing requirements for raw milk, following contamination discoveries in California that led to product recalls and farm quarantines.

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