Overview

• 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.