First U.S. Bird Flu Case Without Animal Exposure Raises Concerns

Missouri patient hospitalized; experts emphasize surveillance and prevention to mitigate potential outbreak risks.

A Missouri patient was hospitalized with bird flu despite no known contact with infected animals.
This is the first U.S. case without animal exposure, raising concerns about possible human-to-human transmission.
Experts stress the importance of surveillance and rapid response to contain potential outbreaks.
Preventative measures include avoiding raw milk and getting seasonal flu vaccinations.
The CDC and local health authorities are investigating the case to identify the infection source and potential transmission routes.