CDC: 4th human case of H5N1
3 July, 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the fourth human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States this year and the first in Colorado. Previous human cases occurred in Texas (1) and Michigan (2).The Colorado patient is a dairy worker who was being monitored due to exposure to H5N1 virus-infected cattle. The individual reported only eye symptoms and has since recovered. The first two agricultural workers infected in Texas and Michigan earlier this spring also reported eye symptoms.
