The 15th case of avian influenza A H5N1 — commonly known as bird flu — was reported in Missouri on Aug. 22, sparking concern among health officials in the area. The patient received antiviral treatments and was discharged from the hospital, with no clear link to an infected animal yet, according to the Missouri Department of Health. Bird flu can be spread from animals to humans through coming into contact with infected animals’ bodily fluids when touching your eyes, nose and mouth or breathing it in through dust particles. In the past year, 15 people tested positive for H5N1 in the U.S. and nearly 5,000 have been monitored after being exposed to infected animals. To read more, click the link in bio. #storybyellenbowser #pagedesignbyavnibansal #socialmediabyavnibansal