An adult who was exposed at a worksite is now the first confirmed human case of H5 bird flu in Los Angeles County, the local Department of Public Health said on Monday.
The adult has only mild symptoms and is now recovering at home after being given antiviral medication.
Symptoms of H5 bird flu in humans include eye redness or discharge, fever, cough or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, diarrhea, and vomiting, according to the county.
“The overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low,” the health department said in a statement, adding there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission….