Missouri Bird Flu Investigation Finds No Evidence of Human Transmission, CDC Says

Health officials confirm no human-to-human spread of H5N1 bird flu in Missouri after investigation; new cases reported in California and Washington state.

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Health officials announced on Thursday that an investigation into a recent H5N1 bird flu case in Missouri found no evidence of the virus spreading from one person to another.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in an Oct. 24 press call that while the patient and a household contact showed possible exposure to the virus, there is no indication of human-to-human transmission.