Case Details and Public Health Response
A teenager is in critical condition, marking 's first presumptive human case of H5N1 avian influenza, with symptoms including conjunctivitis, fever, and coughing.
Public health officials have tested about three dozen contacts of the teen, finding no further infections, and are investigating the source of the infection, which remains unidentified.
Broader Context and Precautions
The case comes amid widespread H5N1 outbreaks in animals across North , including poultry and cattle, with the reporting 46 human cases in the U.S. this year.
Health officials emphasize the low risk of human-to-human transmission but urge vigilance and precaution among those exposed to birds or working in agriculture.