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Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said Friday the risk to the public is low.

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Washington state officials confirm H5N5 avian flu patient has died from infection

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

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World's First Death From H5N5 Bird Flu Strain Reported in US

A resident of Washington state has died after contracting a rare strain of bird flu previously only reported in animals, state health officials said – the second human fatality linked to the virus in ...

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Washington man thought to be first to die from rare strain of bird flu

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Taiwan says first fatal H5N5 human case poses low risk

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Preliminary case of bird flu in Washington state would be U.S.'s first in 9 months

Health officials in Washington state say they have identified the nation’s first human case of bird flu since February, pending confirmatory testing.

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Washington resident dies from bird flu strain not previously detected in humans

A Washington resident recently hospitalized with the H5N5 strain of bird flu died Nov. 21, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

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Washington man ‘severely ill’ with ‘unpredictable’ virus never before seen in humans

The unidentified man was hospitalized with a high fever, confusion and respiratory distress earlier this month.