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The patient was reportedly over the age of 65 and was said to have suffered from underlying medical conditions.
The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on ... and also avoid contact with wild birds," he added. The CDC reports that 66 Americans have tested positive for H5N1, with most cases occurring ...
The patient, who was older than 65 and had underlying medical conditions, was hospitalized weeks ago in critical condition with severe respiratory illness.