Third Bird Flu Case in US Reported in Michigan

Michigan has become the epicenter for the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in the U.S., with the highest number of infected dairy cattle herds and farmworkers. Enhanced surveillance in the state has led to more detections compared to other states. The virus, which has spread from poultry to cows and now to humans, poses a significant public health risk, prompting increased testing and biosecurity measures. While human cases have been mild, there is concern about potential mutations that could facilitate human-to-human transmission.