The CDC noted that previous cases were identified as being transmitted to humans through exposure to infected poultry or cattle.
The case in Missouri was detected during routine bird flu season monitoring. The patient had other underlying conditions and was taking antiviral medications for the flu.
Missouri health officials said the state has not reported any outbreaks of bird flu in cattle, but the disease has been seen in poultry this year and in wild birds in the past.
THEY EXPLAINED THE RISK TO GENERAL PUBLIC HEALTH
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that the disease poses a low risk to public health.
Bird flu is a viral disease that primarily affects birds and other animals. It is rarely seen in humans.
Bird flu has been on the rise among cows in the U.S. this year, according to the center. The first outbreak was reported in March and has affected cattle in 14 states as of Sept. 3, according to the CDC.
The first human case was detected in the United States in March 2024, in a person who had contact with infected dairy cows.
IT APPEARED IN CHINA IN 1990
Bird flu was first detected in China in the 1990s and has since spread to every continent, including Antarctica. Health officials believe the current risk to humans worldwide is low, but have been actively monitoring the disease for years.
Bird flu has affected wildlife worldwide, infecting species as diverse as sea lions, seals and bears.