### Oregon Reports First Human Case of Avian Influenza

Oregon health authorities confirmed that a resident has contracted H5N1, marking the state's first human case of avian influenza. The Oregon Health Authority linked the infection to an outbreak among chickens at a commercial egg farm in Clackamas County last month.

The affected individual experienced mild symptoms and has since recovered, according to Dr. Sarah Present, Clackamas County's public health officer. To prevent any potential spread, antiviral medications have been prescribed to the individual and their household members. State officials have not disclosed further details about the person or the egg facility involved.

Epidemiologists are collaborating with local public health agencies to monitor those who had contact with the infected birds at the Clackamas County facility. Authorities emphasized that there is no evidence of person-to-person transmission of the virus at this time.

Dr. Dean Sidelinger, Oregon's state epidemiologist, highlighted that the risk of infection is higher for individuals with close or prolonged exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments. This recent case follows an incident last month where several farm workers in southeastern Washington, some of whom had been in Oregon, tested positive for the H5N1 virus.

Health officials continue to advise the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds and animals, and to refrain from consuming unpasteurized or raw dairy products such as milk or cheese.