A man in Mexico died with one form of bird flu, but US officials remain focused on another
Experts say the mysterious death of a man in Mexico who had one kind of bird flu is unrelated to outbreaks of another bird flu at U.S. dairy farms
By Mike Stobbe
Published - Jun 06, 2024, 05:00 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 06, 2024, 05:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The mysterious death of a man in Mexico who had one kind of bird flu is unrelated to outbreaks of a different type at U.S. dairy farms, experts say.
Here’s a look at the case and the different types of bird flu.
A 59-year-old man in Mexico who had been bedridden because of chronic health problems developed a fever, shortness of breath and diarrhea in April. He died a week later, and the World Health Organization this week reported it.
