Ohio has first human bird flu case. Can you test? What are the symptoms to look for? What to know
Ohio's first human bird flu case was reported in Mercer County yesterday. Learn about testing for the virus, symptoms and the Ohio egg farming industry.
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The patient, a Mercer County man who works on a farm, contracted the virus after coming into contact with an infected dead bird.
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CELINA — Ohio’s first human case of the H5N1, or bird flu, virus has been found in a Mercer County man. According to the Ohio Department of Health, the risk of transmission to the general public is low. The patient, who is now recovering, contracted the virus from working with deceased commercial poultry on a farm.
Ohio Department of Health reports first human case of bird flu in the state
A Mercer County farm worker came into contact with dead poultry that was infected with the disease, the state's health department reports.
Ohio reports first probable case of bird flu infection in a Mercer County farmworker
The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state's first probable human case of influenza A(H5), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. An adult male Mercer County farm worker who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry was infected with the virus.
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Ohio's first human case of bird flu was announced by the Ohio Department of Health Wednesday. A man from Mercer County who works on a farm came into contact with dead poultry that was infected.
The first human case of bird flu has been reported in Ohio. Here's what you need to know
A Mercer County farm worker came into contact with dead poultry that was infected with the disease, the state's health department reports.
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A farmer in Mercer County, Ohio has been infected with bird flu, the Ohio Department of Health announced Wednesday. He is one of dozens of people nationwide infected during the current outbreak.
Ohio Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu in Mercer County
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Department of Health is reporting the state’s first probable human case of influenza A (H5), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. An adult male Mercer County farm worker who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry was infected with the virus.
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Ohio reports first case of bird flu in a human
An adult Mercer County farm worker who was in contact with deceased commercial poultry was infected with the virus, the Ohio ...