Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The World Health Organization (WHO) reports the first case of death due to infection with the H3N8 bird flu virus or Avian Influenza A.
According to reports The Guardian, the first human death from the virus that began circulating since 2022 occurred in a 56-year-old woman in Guangdong, China. The victim who died was the third patient exposed to this type of virus.
“The patient has several background conditions. He has a history of exposure to live poultry before being infected and there is a history of the presence of wild birds around his house,” WHO said, quoted on Thursday (13/4/2023).
So, what are the symptoms of H3N8 bird flu?
Launching from the official WHO website, the symptoms that appear in patients infected with the H3N8 bird flu virus depend on the factors associated with the particular virus and the infected host.
“Illness can range from conjunctivitis or mild, flu-like symptoms to severe acute respiratory illness or even death. Gastrointestinal or neurological symptoms have been reported but are rare,” the WHO said.
Meanwhile, quoted from the official website of the National Health Service (NHS), the symptoms of bird flu virus infection that generally occur are.
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Very high body temperature, feeling hot, or shivering
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Muscle ache
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Headache
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Cough
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Hard to breathe
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Diarrhea
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Nauseous
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Stomach ache
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Chest pain
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Nosebleeds and gums
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Conjunctivitis
Until now, WHO is still carrying out further investigations regarding the transmission of H3N8 to humans and animals. However, cases of avian influenza in humans usually result from direct or indirect exposure to infected live or dead birds or contaminated environments.
“Due to the evolving nature of influenza viruses, WHO emphasizes the importance of global surveillance to detect virological, epidemiological and clinical changes associated with circulating influenza viruses that may affect human (or animal) health,” WHO stressed.
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