CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
The CDC study provides the largest window to date into how the bird virus first detected in March in dairy cows may be spreading to people. It suggests that the virus has infected more humans than the 46 farmworkers identified in the U.S. as of Thursday. Nearly all were in contact with infected dairy cows or infected poultry.
CDC Calls for Wider Bird Flu Testing After More Farmworker Infections Found
A new study revealed more farmworkers had signs of infection, even though they reportedly did not display symptoms of illness.
CDC updates recommendations for bird flu testing, treatment for workers
The CDC said Thursday it is updating its recommendations for testing, treatment and protection for workers who may be exposed animals infected with bird flu.
Why undetected bird flu cases forced CDC to alter testing guidelines
CDC officials said the study suggests asymptomatic workers who engage in jobs that put them at high risk for exposure at poultry and dairy farms might be at heightened risk. The CDC had recommended testing be limited to workers who had symptoms after exposure to infected animals.
Dairy workers exposed to bird flu may be infected even if they don't have symptoms, CDC says
Dairy workers who’ve been exposed to bird flu should be tested even if they don’t have symptoms and should be offered Tamiflu to cut risk, the CDC said Thursday.
CDC calls for more testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Federal health officials on Thursday called for more testing of employees on farms with bird flu after a new study showed that some dairy workers had signs of infection, even when they didn't report feeling sick.
Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers
U.S. federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu, after a study found asymptomatic cases are going undetected. Joe Scarpelli has the details and more in Health Matters for November 8,
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