Missouri Investigates Potential Human-to-Human Bird Flu Transmission

Eight individuals, including six health workers, show symptoms after contact with an infected patient, prompting CDC investigation.

A patient in Missouri was hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, with no known contact with infected animals.
Six health care workers and one household member who had contact with the patient developed mild respiratory symptoms.
Blood samples from the affected individuals are being tested for H5N1 antibodies to determine past infection.
Experts express concern over the potential for human-to-human transmission but emphasize that no evidence confirms this yet.
Missouri health officials, with CDC support, are investigating the source and potential spread of the virus.