Man Contracts Rare Bird Flu Strain H5N5

A man in Washington state contracts rare H5N5 bird flu, likely from his backyard poultry or wild birds. Hes hospitalized with severe symptoms, while health authorities investigate. No other cases have been reported, but experts warn of potential changes in these viruses. H5N1, a more common bird flu strain, has affected many birds and caused seventy-one human cases in the US, with one fatality. Symptoms include high fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.