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Why Bird Flu Is Infecting People’s Eyes

3 Jun 2024
Michigan, United States
In recent weeks, three human infections with the virus have been confirmed—all in dairy workers who had contact with sick cows. All three developed symptoms of eye infections known as conjunctivitis. The latest case, reported in Michigan this week, also involved respiratory symptoms more typical of a flu infection.
Scientific American / Tanya Lewis
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