The surprising bird flu symptom suffered by a Texas farmer

2024-05-07 16:00:32

A striking new image of a farmer Texan diagnosed with bird flu reveals a strange symptom never seen before.

It’s about a bleeding painful in both eyes, according to a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The case marks the first time that the bird flu It is transmitted from mammals to humans.

Farm in Texas: The scene of the first case of transmission of avian flu from cows to humans

And farmer reported eye discomfort and redness in late March after coming into contact with sick cattle in North Texas.

This had symptoms similar to those of the cows diagnosed with bird flu. A medical report details this event.

Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the transmission of the virus H5N1 from cattle to farmer, based on solid genetic evidence.

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Despite the ocular bleeding, the patient did not experience changes in vision, fever, or other symptomsand his conjunctivitis disappeared in a few days, according to the medical report.

Additional details about the case, including the aforementioned image, are available in the New England Journal of Medicine report.

Bird flu cases in the last 2 decades

Nearly 900 people in 23 countries have been infected with the strain H5N1 bird flu in the last two decades.

All previous infections were related to wild or farmed birds.

The current seasonal flu vaccine would not help prevent bird flu infection.

While the current threat to the public is low, CDC continues to monitor H5N1 viruses nationwide.

Meanwhile, the chances of contracting bird flu They can be reduced by reducing contact with live or dead animals such as wild birds, poultry or livestock.

2024-05-07 16:00:32