Critical Bird Flu Case in Louisiana Raises Pandemic Fears

An elderly patient in Louisiana has been reported to be in "critical condition" due to severe avian influenza, marking the first serious human case in the U.S. as concerns about a potential bird flu pandemic rise. The total number of infections in the U.S. during the current outbreak has now reached 61, prompting California to declare a state of emergency.

Previous patients had mild symptoms, but the severity of this case has raised alarms, mirroring similar incidents globally. The CDC indicated that exposure to sick and dead birds in backyard flocks was identified as the source of infection for the Louisiana patient.

The Louisiana health department stated that the patient is experiencing severe respiratory illness related to H5N1 infection. Concerns regarding the virus's potential to cause severe illness have been emphasized by CDC officials, highlighting the need for coordinated federal responses.

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