The first infection of a child with the H5N1 bird flu virus was identified in the United States. Several infections have already been recorded among adults, most of them in California.
However, the minor from the state of California only had mild complaints and was treated with an antiviral drug. All tests on family members were negative, the American health authority CDC reported. An investigation is underway to determine where the child became infected.
There are 55 confirmed cases of H5N1 infection in the US. California is especially affected. H5N1 bird flu is currently widespread among wild birds around the world, and numerous wild mammals are also becoming infected. The virus has also recently led to outbreaks on poultry and dairy farms in the US.
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However, the extent of this is largely unclear due to a lack of data. The CDC mainly recorded cases among dairy and poultry farm workers, with mild cures. Human-to-human transmission has not yet been proven. However, the CDC continues to assess the risk to the general population as low.
Source: Krone
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