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First human death from bird flu reported in the US
India Times | 07/01/2025 01:22 PM | Click to read full article
The Louisiana Department of Health stated that the 65-year-old patient had underlying medical conditions and died while undergoing treatment. The patient is believed to have contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds. According to the CDC, H5N1 bird flu has the potential to cause severe illness and death, but the current public health risk for the general public remains low.
