Second U.S. human case of H5N1 bird flu reported
InsideClimate News — April 2, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC
Summary: Texas reports the second U.S. human case of H5N1 bird flu, linked to dairy cattle exposure. The virus has infected over 82 million farmed birds in the U.S. Climate change may be aiding its spread. Bird flu has also affected dairy cows, wildlife, and marine mammals. Scientists are concerned about the severity and spread of avian flu. Efforts are ongoing to prevent outbreaks and mitigate the impact.
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