Louisiana resident becomes first 'severe case' of bird flu in the U.S.

LOUISIANA, La. (KLFY) -- The bird flu is in Louisiana. The CDC has confirmed someone in Louisiana is now the first person in the United States with a severe case of the virus.

Since April of this year, 61 people in the U.S. have been confirmed to have the bird flu.

"It's unfortunate that the severe case is a fellow Louisianan. We do hope that recovery is on the way," Rebecca Christofferson said.

Christofferson specializes in emerging viral pathogens at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine.