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One confirmed case of bird flu in Texas

Headline from KVIA El Paso, from the development of Apr 1, 2024

Newest development Apr 3, 2024 · 2 reportsH5N1 bird flu likely passed from an infected cow to a person, CDC confirms

AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) -- One case of the Bird flu was confirmed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). What we know so far is the person contacted the disease after coming in contact with an infected cow. They are currently being treated with antiviral drugs and told to isolate from others.

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    One confirmed case of bird flu in Texas

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

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    H5N1 bird flu likely passed from an infected cow to a person, CDC confirms

    Headline from Live Science ·

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  1. FOX 4 Dallas

    Bird flu spreads from cows to humans in Texas (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows in Texas (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient was being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness…

  3. New York Times

    Person Infected With Bird Flu in Texas After Contact With Cattle (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The case adds another worrying wrinkle to a global outbreak that has devastated bird and marine mammal populations, and recently appeared in cattle herds.

  4. ABC 30 Fresno

    1st human case of bird flu reported in Texas linked to exposure to sick cattle (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    The first human case of direct exposure to sick cattle in Texas has been reported after the patient worked with sick cattle, officials say.

  5. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Texas person diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows, according to health officials.

  6. The Oregonian

    Human case of bird flu detected in Texas (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu — an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows. The only reported symptom was eye redness, and the patient is recovering.

  7. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Bird flu diagnosed in Texan after contact with sick cows. Infection marks 2nd U.S. case. (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Their only reported symptom was eye redness.

  8. The Guardian

    Person diagnosed with bird flu in Texas, health officials say (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Patient who is being treated with an antiviral drug had been in contact with dairy cows presumed to be infected

  9. ABC 7 Chicago

    Human case of bird flu reported in Texas, CDC says risk to public is low (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    A human case of H5N1, also known as bird flu, has been identified in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  10. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    US says person infected with bird flu through dairy cattle (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    A person in the United States is recovering from bird flu after being exposed to dairy cattle, officials said Monday amid rising concern over the current global strain of the

  11. CBS News

    Rare human case of bird flu contracted in Texas following contact with dairy cattle (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    This marks only the second-ever case of bird flu in humans in the U.S.

  12. STAT

    H5N1 avian flu found in Texas individual who apparently was infected by dairy cows (opens STAT)

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    STAT's feed description

    It is only the second case of H5N1 bird flu ever recorded in the U.S. The CDC said the virus is currently not a serious risk to people.

  13. New York Post

    Patient in Texas diagnosed with bird flu after contact with cows: health officials (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Officials in Texas reported that an individual has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows, which have been tied to the spread of the virus.

  14. KTVZ Bend

    CDC confirms second reported case of bird flu in a person in the US (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Carma Hassan and Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — A person who worked on a dairy farm and had “direct contact with dairy cattle” tested positive for avian flu in Texas late last week, the state’s Department of State Health Services said Monday.

  15. MedicalXpress

    A Texan has contracted H5N1 bird flu: CDC calls threat to public (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    An unnamed person in Texas had been diagnosed with the H5N1 avian flu after close contact with infected dairy cattle, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.

  16. Alaska Public Media

    A person in Texas caught bird flu after exposure to cows that were thought to be ill (opens Alaska Public Media)

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    Alaska Public Media's feed description

    Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive.

  17. Anchorage Daily News

    Bird flu detected in person who had contact with infected dairy cattle in Texas (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    This is the second case of a human sickened by this highly virulent strain of bird flu in the United States, raising questions about whether this pathogen is now more easily transmitted among mammals.

  18. Portland Press Herald

    A person in Texas is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The vast majority of infected people got it directly from birds, but scientists have been on guard for any sign of spread among people.

  19. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Person diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows in Texas (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    Associated Press

  20. Washington Times

    Texas person diagnosed with bird flu after exposure to cow (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A person in Texas has tested positive for bird flu after encountering a potentially infected dairy cow, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday.

  21. People

    Texas Resident Contracts Bird Flu from Infected Dairy Cows (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    For the first time, bird flu has been detected in dairy cows in Texas, Kansas and Michigan. However, health officials insist there is no concern about the safety of the commercial milk supply.

  22. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Person infected with bird flu in Texas after contact with cows (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Since 2020, the bird flu virus has been spreading among more animal species — including dogs, cats, skunks, bears and even seals and porpoises — in scores of countries.

  23. Green Field Reporter

    Texas person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    ATLANTA (AP) — A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness, Texas health officials said.

  24. CBS News

    Bird flu has hit U.S. dairy cattle for the first time. Here (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Bird flu has spread to dairy cattle across the U.S., causing cows to produce less milk.

  25. Fox News

    Rare human case of highly contagious bird flu confirmed in Texas (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The CDC announced Monday that a person in Texas has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as H5N1 bird flu.

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