(Reuters) – Colorado reported 4 confirmed infections of H5N1 hen flu virus in poultry employees, and is checking on the standing of a fifth suspected case, well being authorities stated on Sunday.
Human infections with H5N1 avian flu may trigger extreme illness and even a pandemic if the virus have been to vary and purchase the flexibility to unfold simply between individuals, the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) has stated.
The CDC has confirmed 4 of the Colorado circumstances, the state’s public well being division stated, with a fifth pending affirmation by the company, which is supporting additional investigation of the matter.
“Samples for a fifth worker were presumptive positive at the state laboratory on Saturday and will be sent to CDC for confirmation,” it stated in an announcement.
The employees confirmed delicate signs, from conjunctivitis, or pink-eye, to respiratory indicators, it stated, although none have been in hospital.
