Experts Say Avian Flu Cases In Dairy Workers Are Likely Being Missed

NBC News (4/26, Edwards) reported that since an “outbreak in cows was announced in late March, bird flu has been detected in 33 dairy herds in nine states: Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Dakota, Ohio and Texas.” But so far, “just one person, a dairy worker in Texas, has tested positive for the virus. The person’s case was mild, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.” Nonetheless, “at least 44 others may have been exposed, the CDC said,” and experts say it is likely more dairy workers have been infected.