SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco well being officers stated Friday {that a} presumptive case of H5N1 chook flu had been recognized in a San Francisco resident. The person was a toddler, based on the San Francisco Division of Public Well being (SFDPH).
The kid skilled signs that included fever and conjunctivitis however didn’t require hospitalization. The affected person has since totally recovered, officers stated.
SFDPH stated the danger to most of the people stays low and there’s no present proof of person-to-person transmission. Nevertheless, the well being company is cautioning individuals to keep away from direct contact with sick or useless birds, particularly wild birds or poultry.
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“Wild birds can be infected with bird flu even if they do not look sick,” stated SFDPH.
In case you come throughout a useless chook, officers stated you could possibly contact 311. With chook flu persevering with to unfold amongst US dairy cows, SFDPH additionally advises individuals to not eat uncooked milk or uncooked milk merchandise, together with uncooked cheese.
“I want to assure everyone in our city that the risk to the general public is low, and there is no current evidence that the virus can be transmitted between people,” stated Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Well being. “We will continue to investigate this presumptive case, and I am urging all San Franciscans to avoid direct contact with sick or dead birds, especially wild birds and poultry. Also, please avoid unpasteurized dairy products.”
The constructive case was present in a toddler who initially was examined for COVID-19, influenza and RSV primarily based on signs. The kid examined constructive for influenza. As a part of an enhanced surveillance, the kid was examined for chook flu.
Human infections with chook flu stay uncommon, officers stated.
