Texas Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu Connected to Cows

🐦Texas has confirmed its first human case of bird flu, which is a more severe and deadly form of influenza.

🐄The infected person in Texas has a connection to cows, marking the first human case of bird flu connected to cattle.

🦠Avian influenza usually infects wild birds but can also spread to domestic birds, animals, and occasionally humans.

🔬Experts are investigating how the cows in Texas became infected with bird flu in the first place.

⚠️The overall risk to the general public in Texas is currently very low, but precautions should still be taken.

What is bird flu?

—Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can occasionally infect humans. It is a more severe and deadly form of influenza compared to regular flu.

How does bird flu spread to humans?

—Bird flu can spread to humans through close contact with infected birds or their droppings. It is rare for bird flu to be transmitted from one person to another.

Are there any symptoms of bird flu?

—Symptoms of bird flu in humans may include fever or chills, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and general malaise. However, symptoms can vary.

Is bird flu contagious?

—Bird flu is highly contagious among birds but is usually not easily transmitted from birds to humans. Human-to-human transmission is extremely rare.

What precautions should I take to protect myself from bird flu?

—To minimize the risk of bird flu, avoid close contact with sick or dead birds, practice good hygiene such as frequent handwashing, and follow any guidelines or advisories issued by health authorities.

00:01Texas reports its first human case of bird flu connected to cows.

00:16The infected person tested positive in the Texas Panhandle, where cases in cattle were reported.

00:40The virus usually infects wild birds but can spread to domestic birds, animals, and occasionally humans.

01:10Experts are investigating how the cows in Texas became infected with bird flu.

01:49The risk to the general public in Texas is currently very low.