Fresno County reports first case of bird flu in human

Health officials urge residents to take precautions

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the first human case of bird flu in Fresno County.

The patient is a man in his 50s who lives in the city of Fresno. He is currently hospitalized in stable condition. He is not a healthcare worker, and he does not have any underlying health conditions. He is a resident of Fresno and does not work with poultry.

The patient became ill on April 22nd, and he was hospitalized on April 25th. He tested positive for bird flu on April 27th. The patient has been receiving antiviral medications, and he is expected to make a full recovery.

This is the first human case of bird flu in California since 2009. The last human case in the United States was in 2017. There have been no other human cases of bird flu in the United States this year.

The CDPH is urging residents to take precautions to avoid exposure to bird flu. These precautions include:

• Avoiding contact with sick or dead birds.
• Cooking poultry and eggs thoroughly.
• Washing your hands frequently with soap and water.
• Avoiding contact with people who are sick.

The CDPH is also working with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the source of the infection. The USDA is testing poultry in the area where the patient lives to determine if there is a source of infection in the environment.

Bird flu is a respiratory illness that can be spread from birds to humans. Symptoms of bird flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and fatigue. In severe cases, bird flu can lead to pneumonia and death.

The CDPH is urging residents to be aware of the symptoms of bird flu and to take precautions to avoid exposure to the virus. For more information on bird flu, please visit the CDPH website at www.cdph.ca.gov.