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Wyoming Woman Hospitalized with First Human H5N1 Case; Bird Flu Spreads in Animals

An older woman in Wyoming has been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, the state's first human case, likely from contact with sick chickens at her home.

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In a significant health incident, a woman in Platte County, Wyoming, has been hospitalized with bird flu, confirmed as H5N1 by the CDC. This marks Wyoming's first human case of the virus, part of nearly 70 reported cases across the U.S. recently. The woman likely contracted the virus through direct contact with her infected backyard flock. Her condition is serious due to pre-existing health issues, though state officials urge a low public concern level. Bird flu has been spreading in U.S. wildlife since 2022, with concerns about new strains affecting both animals and humans.

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