Bird Flu in Louisiana Human

[MrRoy]

Does anyone know where this person lives who contracted the bird flu from a backyard flock in Louisiana? Seems the govt is keeping it hushed.

 

[Debbie292d]

The CDC confirmed it.

Looks like there's two cases, one northwest and one southwest.

https://lailluminator.com/2024/12/1... of avian,was reported in northwest Louisiana.

 

[orelsi]

"...the other potentially exposed birds in Northwest Louisiana were “depopulated” to limit spread of the virus."

 

[Seaslug]

A "severe" case straight from a "non-poultry" backyard flock -- I hadn't heard that. Thanks for posting.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I heard on the news he was an older guy with comorbidities (already in poor health), and he got it from handling a dead wild bird. This was from Dr. Celine Gounder, a contributor on CBS Mornings. It's not transferring from person to person. (Yet)

 

[BigBlueHen53]

So. Don't handle sick or dead wild birds, people! Call your local Animal Control Officer.

 

[AGeese]

I heard on the news he was an older guy with comorbidities (already in poor health), and he got it from handling a dead wild bird. This was from Dr. Celine Gounder, a contributor on CBS Mornings. It's not transferring from person to person. (Yet)

Cut the bridges!!!

Seriously, hope he's ok.