Iowa has recorded its first human case of bird flu, with a person who worked with infected poultry in northwest Iowa contracting avian influenza A(H5). The individual experienced mild symptoms, received treatment, and is currently recovering. The case was identified through testing at the State Hygienic Laboratory and confirmed by the CDC. Health officials assure the public that there is no risk associated with consuming eggs, poultry products, pasteurized milk, or dairy products, as pasteurization effectively kills bacteria and viruses like influenza. The CDC has reported a total of 64 confirmed human cases of avian influenza across nine states, with most exposures linked to infected poultry or dairy cows. There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission of influenza A(H5) in the U.S. Iowa health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to mitigate the impact on the community. The state’s Health and Human Services medical director, Dr. Robert Kruse, stresses the state’s readiness and strong partnerships to handle the situation effectively.
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Iowa Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu Infection | Health
