First-Ever Human Case Of H5N5 Bird Flu Detected In Washington, Doctors Race To Decode The Mysterious Strain

First-Ever Human Case Of H5N5 Bird Flu Detected In Washington, Doctors Race To Decode The Mysterious Strain

A Washington state resident has been diagnosed with a bird flu strain never before seen in humans, marking an unprecedented case that has alarmed public health officials. The “severely ill” man, who was admitted to hospital with high fever, confusion, and respiratory distress, tested positive for H5N5, a subtype of avian influenza usually found in…

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US Resident Sick With Bird Flu Strain Never Seen Before In Humans: ‘Virus Of Pandemic Potential’

US Resident Sick With Bird Flu Strain Never Seen Before In Humans: ‘Virus Of Pandemic Potential’

Last Updated:November 15, 2025, 7:59 PM IST The Washington resident is elderly and is suffering from other underlying health issues. A Washington person diagnosed with bird flu has raised concerns in the US as officials investigate possible exposure to backyard poultry. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE) An elderly resident of Washington state has been hospitalised with bird…

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