U.S.: Texan reported with bird flu- risk to public is low, CDC says

According to the CDC, human infections with the H5N1 virus are rare.

A human case of H5N1, commonly known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been identified in Texas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the risk to the public remains low.

While human infections with the H5N1 virus are rare, exposure to infected animals can pose a risk of getting sick. It is important to know that the virus cannot spread from person-to-person contact.

The infected person in Texas worked bare hands directly making contact with sick cattle and reported eye redness as the only symptom. The individual is now recovering after isolating from others and receiving treatment with an antiviral drug for flu.

This marks the second human case of H5N1 ever reported in the U.S., but it is the first linked to cattle.

Authorities assure that there are no concerns around the safety of the commercial milk supply at this time, as pasteurisation effectively kills flu viruses.

To minimise risk, people should avoid exposing themselves to sick or dead animals and refrain from consuming foods such as unpasteurised milk or raw cheeses from sick animals.

Meeting vigilance and adherence to CDC guidelines are crucial, especially for those working closely with animals.

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