Originally published by our sister publication Infectious Disease Special Edition
By Marie Rosenthal, MS
The CDC reported that a U.S. resident recently tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus.
The person was exposed to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) virus. The patient reported conjunctivitis as their only symptom and is recovering. The patient was told to isolate and is being treated with an antiviral.
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