Patient hospitalized in the United States is in critical condition

SYMPTOMS – The patient affected by bird flu in Louisiana is still hospitalized. Aged over 65, he is currently in critical condition.

After confirming a first serious case of H5N1 avian flu on American soil, health authorities provided more details on Friday. The patient, a Louisiana resident over the age of 65, is currently in critical condition, hospitalized with a severe respiratory infection, NBC News reports. This infection, linked to probable exposure to sick or dead birds, marks an alarming stage in the progression of this virus in humans in the United States.

According to Emma Herrock, spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Health, this case is particularly concerning due to the severity of the patient's symptoms. “His condition remains critical, and he is receiving intensive care to try to stabilize his situation,” she told NBC News.

A serious household infection

Unlike the majority of cases recorded so far, which involved agricultural workers in professional environments, this infection occurred in a domestic setting. The patient allegedly handled sick or dead birds on his property, a situation that alarms experts. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease specialist at the University of California in San Francisco, emphasized: “This case highlights a(…) Read more on 20minutes

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