Iowa reports first human case of avian influenza
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) is reporting the first human case of avian influenza A(H5) in the state, according to a news release issued by the state government. The individual was exposed to infected poultry while working with a commercial flock in northwest Iowa.
Iowa has its first case of bird flu infecting a human being
“Iowa has monitored the spread of avian influenza closely since it was first detected in poultry in the state in 2022, and our state is prepared with the established knowledge, strong partnerships, and effective tools to mitigate its impact on our community,” says HHS State Medical Director Dr. Robert Kruse.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is monitoring a winter surge of avian influenza in the state that has infected eight ...
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday the state’s first human case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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