Public health officials in Los Angeles County are investigating the first known human case of H5 bird flu. The infected individual, an adult who worked with livestock, is recovering at home after receiving antiviral treatment. While the overall risk to the public remains low, officials are monitoring close contacts and urging people to take precautions to avoid exposure to infected animals.
Public health officials are investigating the first human case of H5 bird flu detected in Los Angeles County , it was announced Monday. The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu , has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the county Department of Public Health . The overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low, and there is currently no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus, DPH said.
RELATED: Close contacts of the infected person and other workers exposed at the worksite are being monitored for symptoms and have been offered personal protective equipment, testing and antiviral prophylaxis, the department said. DPH said no additional cases have been identified at this time. Public Health said it is working closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state Department of Public Health on the ongoing investigation. 'People rarely get bird flu, but those who interact with infected livestock or wildlife have a greater risk of infection,' Dr. Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County health officer, said in a statement. 'This case reminds us to take basic precautions to prevent being exposed,' he said. 'People should avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead animals including cows, poultry, and wild birds; avoid consuming raw or undercooked animal products, such as raw milk; and protect pets and backyard poultry from exposure to wild animals.' Davis also stressed the importance of getting the seasonal flu vaccine, which can help prevent severe seasonal flu illness and lower the risk of getting both seasonal and bird flu infections at the same time if expose
Bird Flu H5 Los Angeles County Public Health Outbreak
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
First Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Detected in Los Angeles CountyPublic health officials in Los Angeles County are investigating the first known human case of H5 bird flu. The infected individual, an adult, was exposed to infected livestock at their worksite.
Read more »
Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped from prison van in Southern CaliforniaCesar Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder out of Los Angeles County in 2019.
Read more »
Rams vs. New Orleans Saints: Live updates, scores, start time, how to watch and oddsGary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times.
Read more »
Rams use second-half scoring surge to earn road win over SaintsGary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times.
Read more »
Rams vs. Buffalo Bills live updates: Scoreless in the first quarterGary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times.
Read more »
Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: Live updates, start time, how to watch and oddsGary Klein covers the Los Angeles Rams for the Los Angeles Times.
Read more »