The Oregon Health Authority confirmed Friday that an Oregon resident has tested positive for H5N1, a strain of avian influenza that is spreading rapidly among bird flocks.
This is the first human case of bird flu in the state. The Oregon Health Authority said the cases are associated with: Outbreak in chickens on commercial egg farms in Clackamas County last month.
Clackamas County Public Health Officer Dr. Sarah Present said the person experienced mild symptoms but has since recovered. The state said the person and members of his household were prescribed antiviral medication “to minimize the risk of spread of infection.”
Officials have not disclosed where the individual lives or works, nor have they disclosed the location or name of the egg facility.
State health epidemiologists are working with local public health agencies to monitor people who came into contact with infected birds at the facility, health officials said, adding there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission of the virus. Ta.
Health official and Oregon state epidemiologist Dr. Dean Seidlinger said in a statement that those most at risk of infection are those who have had “close or prolonged” contact with infected animals or their environments. .
The cases come after several farm workers in southeast Washington tested positive for the H5N1 virus last month. Health officials said some of the employees spent time in Oregon while infected, but returned to Washington for monitoring after testing positive.
Health authorities are advising the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds and animals, and to avoid consuming unpasteurized milk and raw dairy products such as cheese.
— Kristine de Leon covers consumer health, retail, small business, and data companies. Please contact [email protected].
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