The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian infl

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California. This is the first reported avian influenza H5 virus infection in a child in the United States. Consistent with previously identified human cases in the United States, the child reportedly experienced mild symptoms and received flu antivirals. There were low levels of viral material detected in the initial specimen collected, and follow-up testing of the child several days later was negative for H5 bird flu but was positive for other common respiratory viruses. The child is recovering from their illness. An investigation by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) into the child’s possible H5N1 exposure source is ongoing.

  • doctorskull@lemmy.world
    7·
    4 days ago

    Viruses can make human beings sick. This is dangerous for the human as it can result in them being sick. I hope this helps.

    • intensely_human@lemm.ee
      110·
      4 days ago

      So exactly what I said? It can make people sick. Most viruses give people the sniffles and then it’s over. We’ve all been sick, so a virus that can make people sick isn’t a new state of affairs. It’s the same situation we’ve lived in for thousands of years.

      • cheers_queers@lemm.eeEnglish
        7·
        4 days ago

        a lot of lifelong conditions are triggered by viral infections. fibromyalgia, pots, and much more. i have fibro myself and i can tell you now that you don’t want to chance it. why be reckless?