First case of rare bird flu reported in Los Angeles County

First human case of H5N1 discovered Or commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. It has been confirmed in Los Angeles County. California It involves adults who come into contact with livestock.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said the person infected with bird flu had mild symptoms. received antiviral treatment And now he is recuperating at home.

Although this is the first patient in the county. But health authorities say the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low. He added that there is currently no evidence of human-to-human spread of the virus.

However, those who have been in close contact with an infected person Other workers at the site will also be monitored for symptoms. and get tested Virus protection and personal protective equipment

News: Governor declares state of emergency in California due to bird flu.

The CDC said Wednesday that one patient was hospitalized with severe symptoms of H5N1 infection in Louisiana. (Reuters/Dado Ruwich/Illustrations/Image Files)

This case is part of an ongoing investigation. This involves the county health department. California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

“People rarely get bird flu. But people who interact with infected livestock or wildlife are at increased risk of infection. This case reminds us to take basic precautions to prevent exposure,” said Muntu Davis, L.A. County Public Health Officer. “People should avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead animals, such as cattle, poultry, and Wild birds: Avoid consuming raw or undercooked animal products, such as raw milk, and protect pets and backyard poultry from contact with wildlife.”

Davis also encourages people to get the seasonal flu vaccine. which he says can help prevent severe seasonal influenza illness. And reduce the risk of seasonal infection and bird flu at the same time if infected.

Bird flu has caused the death of cats and zoo animals as the virus spreads in the United States.

Color transmission electron micrograph of avian influenza A H5N1 virus (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green). (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Bird flu symptoms in humans include red or runny eyes, fever, cough or difficulty breathing, sore throat, and muscle pain. diarrhea and vomiting

The news comes just days after California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to bird flu.

Newsom declares state of emergency after virus outbreak in dairy cows on Southern California farm

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At least two farm workers have been infected with H5N1 bird flu this year. (Istock)

after it was first reported in Texas and Kansas in March. Bird flu has been confirmed in cattle across 16 U.S. states. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

“This announcement is a targeted action to ensure state agencies have the resources and flexibility needed to respond quickly to this outbreak,” Newsom said in a statement.

Additionally, last week the CDC identified the first case of severe bird flu in a human patient in Louisiana.

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Health authorities confirm that “The current public health risk remains low,” but said it was “monitoring the situation carefully.”

Fox News Digital’s Melissa Rudy contributed to this report.