Public health officials have confirmed the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Los Angeles County this year. A statement released on Monday said that the infected person, an adult, was exposed to infected livestock while at a worksite.

Residents who fed their pets the recalled products or other raw meat or dairy products and observe symptoms should immediately contact a veterinarian.

Los Angeles County reported its first case of human H5N1 bird flu infection Monday, as health officials sought to spread public awareness of the threat.

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the patient was an adult exposed to livestock infected with the virus at a worksite. That person was treated with antivirals and is currently recovering at home.

The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but these confirmed cases of the virus in pet cats are a reminder that consuming raw dairy and meat products can lead to severe illness in cats,

Oregon cat dies after eating raw pet food tainted with H5N1 bird flu virus. L.A. County officials urge pet owners to avoid raw meat and raw pet food brands.

The case comes less than a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom called a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu virus in the state.

A human case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, officials announced on Monday. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this is the first human case detected in the county.

Public health officials are investigating the first human case of H5 bird flu detected in Los Angeles County, it was announced Monday. The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu,

A rare case of bird flu in a human has been confirmed in Los Angeles County. The California Department of Public Health and the CDC are investigating.