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Missouri reports first human case of H5 bird flu

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A in Missouri, identified by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The adult patient, who has underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized on Aug. 22 and has since recovered. The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory detected the H5 subtype as part of routine flu surveillance, and the CDC has confirmed those findings. The risk to the general public remains low, and no additional patient information is being provided to protect privacy. The state has not disclosed the exact location in Missouri where the case was identified. This case is the 15th human H5 case in the U.S. since 2022 and the 14th reported this year. H5 is found primarily in wild birds and poultry, but can occasionally infect humans through close contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri —

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A in Missouri, identified by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

The adult patient, who has underlying medical conditions, was admitted to hospital on August 22 and has since recovered.

The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory discovered the H5 subtype during routine influenza surveillance and the CDC has confirmed these findings.

The risk to the general public remains low and, to protect privacy, no additional patient information is shared.

The state has not disclosed the exact location in Missouri where the case was identified.

This case is the 15th human H5 case in the United States since 2022 and the 14th reported this year.

H5 occurs mainly in wild birds and poultry, but can occasionally infect humans through close contact with infected animals or in contaminated environments.

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