First human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia, H7N9 bird flu on Terang farm
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Human H5N1 avian influenza Victoria Health Chief Health Officer, Dr. Clare Looker issued a health advisory this week due to a case of avian influenza A (H5N1) infection, also known as “bird flu”, reported in the state. The case occurred in a child, who acquired the infection in India and was unwell in March 2024. The avian influenza virus was detected through further testing of positive influenza samples that takes place to detect novel or concerning flu virus strains, as part of Victoria’s enhanced surveillance system. Contact tracing has not identified any further cases of avian influenza connected to this case.
First human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia, H7N9 bird flu on Terang farm
First human case of H5N1 avian influenza in…
First human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia, H7N9 bird flu on Terang farm
Human H5N1 avian influenza Victoria Health Chief Health Officer, Dr. Clare Looker issued a health advisory this week due to a case of avian influenza A (H5N1) infection, also known as “bird flu”, reported in the state. The case occurred in a child, who acquired the infection in India and was unwell in March 2024. The avian influenza virus was detected through further testing of positive influenza samples that takes place to detect novel or concerning flu virus strains, as part of Victoria’s enhanced surveillance system. Contact tracing has not identified any further cases of avian influenza connected to this case.