Bird flu: humans infected with H5N8 strain for first time in Russia
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The first confirmed case of bird flu in dairy cows has been found in Minnesota, USA.
First case of bird flu detected in Minnesota dairy cows
First case of bird flu detected in Minnesota dairy cows
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Have we had this?
www.nbcnews.com
WHO confirms first death in Mexico from bird flu never seen in humans
The 59-year-old was the first lab-confirmed human case of infection with A(H5N2) subtype of the virus which has been reported in poultry in the country.
www.nbcnews.com
2hats
Dust.
The first confirmed case in cows "in Minnesota". H5N1 has been confirmed multiple times over recent months in numerous herds across a number of US states.
The H5N2 Mexican case is more interesting, with the individual concerned having no apparent history of having had any contact with any livestock (in particular poultry, which has been implicated in the past in Mexico).
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The H5N2 Mexican case is more interesting, with the individual concerned having no apparent history of having had any contact with any livestock (in particular poultry, which has been implicated in the past in Mexico).
Human infection caused by avian Influenza A(H5N2)- Mexico
On 23 May 2024, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) reported to PAHO/WHO a confirmed fatal case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N2) virus detected in a resident of the State of Mexico who was hospitalized in Mexico City. This is the first...
Yossarian
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Been some worrying updates over the last couple of months - testing of dairy workers is reportedly "woefully inadequate"
So far, bird flu testing of this cohort has been woefully inadequate. Testing is usually under the purview of state authorities following federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Tests are recommended for symptomatic workers. The exact number of dairy workers and other people who have so far been tested for H5N1 is not publicly available at the federal level. There is no excuse to continue only limited testing of this vulnerable population. Any serious surveillance efforts of H5N1 demand that the country do better to ensure proper testing and health care is provided to these workers now, lest we risk being caught flat-footed by a new pandemic so soon after Covid.
This is especially important for a work force whose broader social and economic circumstances may discourage them from seeking out timely testing and treatment. A majority of hired farmworkers in the United States are from Mexico and Central American countries; many lack authorization to work here legally. Undocumented workers may be worried about public health reporting systems putting them at risk for immigration enforcement or preventing future chances of gaining a visa or permanent residency status.
So far, bird flu testing of this cohort has been woefully inadequate. Testing is usually under the purview of state authorities following federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Tests are recommended for symptomatic workers. The exact number of dairy workers and other people who have so far been tested for H5N1 is not publicly available at the federal level. There is no excuse to continue only limited testing of this vulnerable population. Any serious surveillance efforts of H5N1 demand that the country do better to ensure proper testing and health care is provided to these workers now, lest we risk being caught flat-footed by a new pandemic so soon after Covid.
This is especially important for a work force whose broader social and economic circumstances may discourage them from seeking out timely testing and treatment. A majority of hired farmworkers in the United States are from Mexico and Central American countries; many lack authorization to work here legally. Undocumented workers may be worried about public health reporting systems putting them at risk for immigration enforcement or preventing future chances of gaining a visa or permanent residency status.
Yuwipi Woman
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Some of it is logistically impossible. Nebraska has six million cattle. The CDC wants to test everyone each week. While testing is inadequate and worker protections are as well, they need to ask for something that's reasonable. The goal is to protect the public and turning those who will be doing the testing off with impossible tasks isn't helpful.
Is bird flu spreading among people? Data gaps leave researchers in the dark
Nature. 19 September 2024
Nature. 19 September 2024
Too many unknowns. I'm suprised by the lack of testing in the USA.
2hats
Dust.
H5N1 has been detected in a pig in the US (Oregon) for the first time…
"There is no concern about the safety of the nation’s pork supply as a result of this finding", was not really the first concern that sprang to mind.
It's not yet clear as to whether this case was environmental contamination or an extensive infection, nor what transmissibility amongst swine this variant might potentially have. Further results are awaited.
www.statnews.com
"There is no concern about the safety of the nation’s pork supply as a result of this finding", was not really the first concern that sprang to mind.
It's not yet clear as to whether this case was environmental contamination or an extensive infection, nor what transmissibility amongst swine this variant might potentially have. Further results are awaited.
Bird flu found in a pig in U.S. for the first time, raising concerns about potential risks to humans
H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in a pig in the U.S. for the first time, raising concerns about potential risks to humans.
www.statnews.com
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