First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed in the United States in Louisiana

A 65-year-old patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized in critical condition due to severe avian influenza, also known as bird flu. This is the first severe case of the disease reported in the United States. The patient is believed to have contracted the virus after coming into contact with sick and dead birds in a backyard flock. There have been no reported cases of person-to-person transmission. The incident brings the total number of bird flu infections in the US to 61, with 7 probable cases. The US is currently expanding its efforts to track bird flu infections.