The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first human case of bird flu, already announced by Australian authorities last month, in a two-year-old girl who had traveled to India.
(Also: In the Atlantic they rule out the presence of the Oropouche virus: this is recommended by health authorities).
The UN agency explained that the minor traveled to Calcutta (India) between February 12 and 28 and returned to Melbourne (Australia) on March 1, where she was admitted to the hospital the next day with flu symptoms.
The WHO noted that, according to Australian authorities, the girl began to feel unwell on February 25 and was taken to the doctor three days later with fever, cough and vomiting, for which she was prescribed paracetamol.
(Be sure to read: Why do you usually get the flu when it’s hot? The possible reasons).
The girl did not leave Calcutta and her case was not reported to Australian customs control, although no family member or close contact has developed symptoms.
The Victorian Department of Health in Australia reported this case on May 22, explaining that the girl was already well and that the probability of contagion between humans “is very low.”
‘Infections in humans have occurred mainly through direct contact with infected animals’
“Infections in humans have mainly occurred through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated environments. Depending on the original host, influenza A viruses can be classified as bird flu, swine flu or other types of animal flu viruses,” he said. the world health agency.
(Of your interest: Barranquilla free of Oropouche virus: the District reinforces health surveillance and prevention).
Cases of conjunctivitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, encephalitis and encephalopathy have also been detected in infected people.
The UN agency recommended the public avoid risky places such as markets or farms with live animals and poultry, Do not consume birds that have been sick or have died unexpectedly and wash your hands regularly.
Between 2003 and November 2023 880 human cases of avian influenza (H5N1) have been detected in 23 countries, with a total of 460 deaths, according to WHO data.
EFE
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