Mysterious Bird Flu Case in Missouri Raises Concerns

The CDC investigates how a Missouri patient contracted avian influenza without known animal exposure.

A Missouri patient tested positive for H5 bird flu with no known exposure to infected animals or poultry.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the case on September 6, marking the first human bird flu case detected through national surveillance.
The CDC's investigation has found no evidence of person-to-person transmission, and the risk to the public remains low.
California has reported new cases of avian influenza in dairy herds, contributing to the 200 infected herds across 14 states.
The CDC is partnering with commercial labs to develop better bird flu tests, aiming to enhance the country's surveillance and response capabilities.