LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The first person, and only known case, in Nevada diagnosed with avian flu has made a full recovery, officials say.
The Central Nevada Health District said an adult man was exposed to infected dairy cattle while working on a dairy farm in Churchill County.
When officials first reported the case, he was already showing signs of recovering but had conjunctivitis.
The Health District advises people to avoid direct contact with wild birds and other animals infected or suspected to be infected with bird flu viruses.
They also issued these tips:
- Do not touch sick or dead animals or their droppings and do not bring sick wild animals into your home.
- Keep your pets away from sick or dead animals and their feces.
- Do not eat uncooked or undercooked food. Cook poultry, eggs and other animal products to the proper temperature and prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked food.
- Avoid uncooked food products such as unpasteurized raw milk or cheeses.
- If you work on poultry or dairy farms, talk to your provider about getting your seasonal flu vaccination. It will not prevent infection with avian influenza viruses, but it can reduce the risk of coinfection with avian and flu viruses.
- Report dead or sick birds or animals to the USDA Wildlife Services at (775) 851-4848. Poultry and livestock owners should report sick or dead animals to their veterinarians and the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
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