Vogelgrippe: New Human Case in the USA Surfaces
Understanding the New Vogelgrippe Case
Washington. A new case of vogelgrippe has been identified in the USA, raising alarms among health officials. Unlike the previous 13 cases reported this year, the infected individual had no professional contact with sick or infected animals.
Details of the Incident
The infection occurred in Missouri. The patient has been treated in the hospital with antiviral medication and has since been released. Historically, most infected individuals had close contact with animals.
- No evidence of continued human-to-human transmission has been discovered yet.
- Concerns remain about the virus adapting in mammals.
- Investigations are ongoing, with no current evidence of transmission among close contacts.
The CDC is taking additional measures to understand the circumstances surrounding this case.
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