**Avian Flu Outbreak Sparks Human Contagion Concerns in the US**
Washington state has reported cases of avian flu spreading to mammals, raising concerns about the potential transmission of the virus to humans. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that three states, including Washington, Montana, and Kentucky, have detected bird flu in mammals this year. Washington reported cases in three striped skunks, while Montana found the virus in a mountain lion, and Kentucky identified it in a raccoon. These cases mark a significant …