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.
'Protect yourself': Should you be concerned about bird flu in Ohio?
The patient, a Mercer County man who works on a farm, contracted the virus after coming into contact with an infected dead bird.
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.
A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first human case of bird flu in Ohio was reported in a farm worker from Mercer County. There have been 68 human cases of bird flu in 11 states since January 1, 2024, including one death in Louisiana. The overall risk of contracting bird flu remains low, but those in close contact with infected poultry should take precautions.
First human case of bird flu reported in Ohio
Ohio health officials are reporting the first probable human case of bird flu. The Ohio Department of Health reports an adult male in Mercer County has the state’s first probably human case of avian influenza (H5N1).
First human bird flu case reported in Ohio, Department of Health confirms
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 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.
Experts sound the alarm as Ohio farm worker’s bird flu sparks fear it’s the next pandemic
Bird flu has now spread to humans in a dozen states after public health officials confirmed an Ohio man had contracted the disease. The Mercer County farm worker had come into contact with deceased commercial poultry,
Bird flu ravages more than 10 million Ohio chickens in last 30 days, USDA reports
Roughly 10.3 million Ohio chickens have been impacted by bird flu in the last 30 days, making up more than a third of the national outbreak's recent victims as the disease continues to ravage livestock around the country.
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Mercer man Ohio’s first bird flu patient; egg prices keep rising
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 ...
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Mercer County, Ohio, has 40th HPAI flock infection of 2025
A commercial poultry flock in a bordering Ohio county is also struck by avian influenza, bringing the statewide total to 60 ...
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 ...
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Local Man Has Bird Flu
By WILLIAM KINCAID and ABIGAIL MILLER [email protected] CELINA - A Mercer County farm worker has been infected with ...
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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 ...