Third U.S. Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Michigan Dairy Worker

The CDC has identified a second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection in Michigan, marking the third case in the U.S. linked to an ongoing outbreak in dairy cows. All cases involved dairy farm workers with direct exposure to infected cows, and there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission. The CDC maintains that the risk to the general public remains low but emphasizes the importance of precautions for those in contact with infected animals. The affected individual is receiving antiviral treatment and recovering at home.