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Bird Flu Patient in Washington State Dies From Rare Strain

The older adult male in Washington State who tested positive for avian flu in early November has died and was the first ...

Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says

A Washington State resident receiving treatment for H5N5 avian influenza died on Friday, the state's health department said, ...

1st human known to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu dies, Washington state officials say

The first human to have ever been infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu has died, Washington state health officials confirmed ...

Washington state resident dies of new H5N5 form of bird flu

The person, who lived in Grays Harbor County, Wash., had been hospitalized earlier this month in Kings County, where Seattle ...

Washington state resident dies after contracting a bird flu strain never before detected in humans, officials say

The man, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a type of bird flu called H5N5.
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Washington State Resident Dies From Rare Bird Flu Strain

A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health ...

Washington state resident dies after rare bird flu strain infection

The person, who had been hospitalized in King County since early November, died on Nov. 21, health officials said.

Bird Flu Revealed to Thrive in Fever as US Reports First Human H5N5 Death

It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.

Washington Man Dies From First Case of Bird Flu Strain Reported in Humans

Although bird flu infections in humans remain rare, this case marks a significant development in flu surveillance in the U.S.