Report of transmission bird flu H5N8 to humans occurs in Russia. The first time in the world, this case was immediately reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Before being discovered in Russia, the H5N8 bird flu was previously endemic in a number of countries including Asia such as China. Europe and North Africa also recorded H5N8 bird flu cases in recent months.
However, the H5N8 bird flu cases only infected a number of birds. Meanwhile, other strains or types of bird flu, namely H5N1, H7N9, and H9N2 have already been transmitted to humans.
“Russia reported a case of human infection to the WHO a few days ago, just at a time when we were absolutely sure of our results,” Popova said on state TV Rossiya 24.
As for those infected with the H5N8 bird flu, it is known that they do not complain of any symptoms or are asymptomatic. There were no reports of human-to-human transmission of H5N8 bird flu.
“Seven workers at a poultry factory in southern Russia have been infected bird flu H5N8 at the factory in December, but cases of transmission have not progressed further, “Russia’s first recorded report said.
In an email, WHO Europe said it had been informed by Russia of a human case of H5N8 bird flu. “Initial information suggests that the reported cases were workers exposed to flocks of birds,” the email said.
“They are asymptomatic and no human-to-human transmission has been reported. We are in discussions with national authorities to gather more information and assess the public health impact of this event,” he continued.
So far, reported cases of bird flu in humans have been known to have occurred as a result of direct contact with infected live or dead birds. Meanwhile, food that is properly cooked is not considered to have the risk of transmitting the virus.
On Saturday, the Siberian Vector Institute said it would develop tests in humans and a vaccine against bird flu H5N8, said the RIA news agency.
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