CDC reports severe human case of H5N1 bird flu in Louisiana

The CDC reported a severe human case of H5N1 bird flu in Louisiana, marking the first serious infection in the U.S. This case is linked to exposure to sick birds, and there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Currently, 66 human cases of H5N1 have been confirmed, mostly from contact with infected animals. The virus has spread to various livestock, leading to significant poultry deaths and rising egg prices. Recent genetic mutations in the virus raise concerns about its potential to spread more easily among people. Despite this, the CDC maintains that the immediate risk to the general public remains low.