The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks, the CDC said.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-18 11:36:18">December 18, 2024 at 11:36 AM EST</time>

The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks, the CDC said.{ai:summary}<p>A patient has contracted an illness after contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks, according to the CDC. The situation highlights ongoing health risks associated with avian interactions. </p><p>#health</p>

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