
First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US
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Washington State health officials have confirmed the first known human case of H5N5 avian influenza in the U.S., involving a Grays Harbor County resident who remains hospitalized.
Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
The patient, described by officials as "an older adult with underlying health conditions," remains hospitalized after showing influenza-like symptoms in early November.
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