A study published Thursday by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention suggests bird flu infections in humans are being significantly undercounted in the U.S.
CDC researchers tested attendees at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners veterinary conference in Ohio in 2024. 150 veterinarians from 46 states had their blood tested. None of the test subjects reported red eyes or any other symptoms of bird flu.
Three vets showed antibodies for H5N1 avian influenza in their test results. All three had worked with dairy cattle, though none of the herds were known to be infected. One of the vets had worked with poultry, and all of the vets had also worked with other animals.
Experts told The Associated Press the test results suggest bird flu in humans is being undercounted.
“This means that people are being…