Fatal Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N5) in a Backyard Flock Owner — Washington, November 2025

Source: CDC Content Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Last synced 5/28/2026Status: primary verified

This report describes a fatal human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Washington.

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