CDC Expands Bird Flu Testing Amid Undetected Infections in Farmworkers
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A CDC study reveals that H5N1 bird flu infections among U.S. farmworkers are going undetected due to limited testing, resistance from farmers, and lack of health insurance. Blood tests from 115 farmworkers in Michigan and Colorado found evidence of recent infections in eight individuals. The CDC now recommends testing all exposed farmworkers, regardless of symptoms, and offering Tamiflu to those with high-risk exposure. The study highlights the need for improved detection and treatment to prevent the virus from mutating and spreading.
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