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The World Well being Group (WHO) confirmed on Tuesday (11/6/2024) repeated instances of chicken flu infections in people. The case attributable to the H9N2 virus was present in a four-year-old baby within the state of West Bengal, East India.
“The affected person was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) at an area hospital as a consequence of extreme persistent respiratory issues, excessive fever and stomach cramps in February,” WHO mentioned as quoted by Reuters.
“And he was launched three months later after prognosis and remedy,” he continued.
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The affected person was uncovered to birds at residence and within the surrounding atmosphere. Nobody is thought to have reported signs of respiratory sickness among the many affected person’s household and different contacts.
WHO mentioned within the report that no info was accessible concerning vaccination standing and particulars of antiviral remedy.
“That is the second H9N2 chicken flu outbreak in people from India, and the primary in 2019.
In response to the WHO, the H9N2 virus often causes delicate sickness. Nevertheless, occasional instances in people can happen as a result of this virus is likely one of the most typical sorts of chicken flu virus that circulates in poultry in numerous areas.
Till the knowledge got here out, there was no fast response from the Ministry of Well being of India on this matter.
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2024-06-12 22:30:00
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