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(NewsNation) — The Louisiana Public Health Department has reported the archetypal vertebrate flu-related quality decease successful the United States.
The patient, who was implicit 65, contracted vertebrate flu aft coming successful interaction with some a backyard vertebrate flock and chaotic birds. That idiosyncratic was the first to declaration a terrible lawsuit of the illness successful the nation, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The diligent was "reported to person underlying aesculapian conditions," wellness officials said successful the release.
"The Department expresses its deepest condolences to the patient’s household and friends arsenic they mourn the nonaccomplishment of their loved one. Due to diligent confidentiality and respect for the family, this volition beryllium the last update astir the patient," LDPH's connection reads.
The Lousiana Department of Public Health says this remains the lone lawsuit successful the Pelican State.
What is H51N avian influenza, oregon vertebrate flu?
A United States outbreak of vertebrate flu archetypal popped up successful poultry and dairy cows. Humans tin declaration vertebrate flu by handling infected animals, eating the undercooked nutrient of sick animals and consuming unpasteurized beverage from infected cows.
Symptoms include:
- Respiratory symptoms
- Conjunctivitis, oregon pinkish eye
The CDC has confirmed 66 reported cases successful the U.S. since past April, detecting the first terrible quality case in Louisiana connected Dec. 13. No person-to-person dispersed has been reported yet.
