Bird Flu Cases Detected In Humans In US, Australia: Should You Be Concerned? Experts Explain
According to data from the World Health Organization, from 2003 to 2023, a total of 873 human cases of infection with influenza A (H5N1) and 458 deaths have been reported globally from 21 countries. However, to date, no sustained human-to-human transmission has been detected.
May 24, 2024, 17:46 PM IST
Bird Flu Scare: What Is Avian Influenza And Can It Lead To Covid-19-Like Pandemic? What Expert Says
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral infection primarily affecting birds. There are various strains of avian influenza viruses, some of which can infect humans and other animals. The most common strains that infect humans are H5N1 and H7N9.
Apr 05, 2024, 16:26 PM IST
'100 Times Worse Than Covid': Scientists Warn Of Lethal Bird Flu Pandemic
Efforts are underway to develop vaccines and preventive measures against the virus.
Apr 05, 2024, 13:14 PM IST
China Reports World's First Human Death From H3N8 Bird Flu Virus
The 56-year-old Chinese woman was the third person known to have been infected with the H3N8 subtype of avian influenza.
Apr 12, 2023, 15:20 PM IST
Bird Flu In India: Culling Of Nearly 4,000 Chickens, Ducks Starts In Jharkhand Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak
Bird flu in India: H5N1, a type of avian influenza virus, was confirmed among a protein-rich breed of chicken, 'Kadaknath', at a farm in Jharkhand's Bokaro district.
Feb 26, 2023, 07:01 AM IST
Bird Flu Outbreak: 11-Year-Old Girl Dies Due To Avian Influenza in Cambodia; WHO Calls Situation 'Worrying'
Bird flu outbreak: A new strain of H5N1 infection, clade 2.3.4.4b, emerged in 2020 and has been causing record numbers of deaths among wild birds and domestic poultry in recent months.
Feb 26, 2023, 06:51 AM IST
Jharkhand on Alert After Bird flu Cases Reported in State-Run Poultry Farm: Official
According to Bokaro Deputy Commissioner Kuldeep Chowdhary, a medical team has been constituted to keep a vigil on the border areas of the district and sampling of chickens/ducks from large poultry farms.
Feb 22, 2023, 09:50 AM IST
Bird flu in Kerala: ‘No cause of concern but precautions need to be taken,’ says Health Minister
Those at risk of the infection should get in touch with the nearest health center or a doctor on noticing any of these symptoms or if they have respiratory problems.
Jan 08, 2023, 22:43 PM IST
A dubious FIRST after Covid-19: China reports first human case of H3N8 bird flu
A four-year-old boy was found to have been infected with the virus after developing several symptoms including fever. China's National Health Commission (NHC) announced the case in a statement but said the risk of it spreading among people was low.
Apr 27, 2022, 10:42 AM IST
Maharashtra: 25,000 chickens to be culled at Thane's poultry farm after bird flu scare
The district animal husbandry department has been ordered to take measures to control the infection.
Feb 18, 2022, 14:55 PM IST
Europe, Asia report bird flu outbreak
The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has put the poultry industry on alert.
Nov 15, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
Nothing to panic: Human-to-human bird flu transmission rare, clarifies AIIMS chief Dr Guleria
"The transmission of the virus from birds to humans is rare and sustained human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 virus has not yet been established and therefore there is no need to panic. But then people working closely with poultry must take precautionary measures and maintain proper personal hygiene," Dr Guleria said.
Jul 22, 2021, 07:31 AM IST
India reports its first bird flu death of 2021
A 12-year-old boy, undergoing treatment for H5N1 Avian influenza, passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
Jul 21, 2021, 06:37 AM IST
DNA: Is China the originator of pandemics?
In this segment of DNA, we will analyze the new address of diseases. We will tell you how many pandemics one after the other came out of China and now the threat of bird flu is also looming.
Jun 03, 2021, 22:48 PM IST
China: H10N3 bird flu infection reported in humans for the first time in world
China's National Health Commission said on Tuesday that it has confirmed the first case of human-transmitted infection from the H10N3 strain of bird flu in Jiangsu province. The NHC said that there had been no previous case of H10N3 bird flu infection in humans in the world.
Jun 02, 2021, 08:52 AM IST
Chinese Virus: Now the threat of 'Chinese bird flu'?
A shocking case has come to light from China, which has given corona infection to the whole world. For the first time here, a bird flu infection has been seen in a human being.
Jun 01, 2021, 17:24 PM IST
China reports world's first case of human infection with H10N3 bird flu
The patient, a 41-year-old man from Zhenjiang city, is currently in a stable condition and meets discharge standards, the state-run CGTN TV reported.
Jun 01, 2021, 13:07 PM IST
Punjab: Bird flu detected at Ludhiana's poultry farm, panel formed to oversee culling
The district authorities in Ludhiana were left scrambling when some samples from a poultry farm tetsed positive for bird flu. The authorities formed a committee for a culling and containment operations.
May 08, 2021, 22:33 PM IST
What is H5N8? The bird flu strain which infected humans for first time
Seven workers of a poultry plant in the southern part of the country had contracted the virus after an outbreak in December. There have been several H5N8 outbreaks in the past, but it is the first time it been reported to infect humans. The seven people infected have recovered from the virus
Feb 21, 2021, 12:58 PM IST
