The really concerning part is low testing rate: Only 5.1% are being tested for H5N1 after exposure to infected animals (of people monitored)
Stats from CDC (updated on birdfluwatcher.com)
Targeted H5 surveillance (since March 24, 2024)
- 10,600+ total people monitored after exposure to infected animals. Only 5.1% (540+) are being tested. Of those tested, 63 (12%) are confirmed cases.
National flu surveillance (since February 25, 2024)
- 73,000+ total specimens tested that would have detected influenza A(H5) or other novel influenza viruses. Of which, 3 are confirmed cases
Saw an CNN clip talking about the low testing rate as a concern as well (similar to COVID). If we don' test, stats won't go up....Hope this can improve soon.🙏
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i_lXjQgieE&t=573s
