Canada detects 1st presumptive human H5 bird flu case

Teen is Canada’s first presumptive positive human case of H5 avian flu
Health officials in British Columbia have reported the first presumptive case of H5 avian influenza in a human in Canada.
H5 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu
British Columbia’s health ministry says the first suspected human case of avian influenza has been detected in Canada. A teenager in the province has tested positive for the virus — also called bird flu — which can be fatal.
Bird flu: symptoms of avian influenza after poultry outbreak in UK and 'rare' human case in Canada
The first outbreak of bird flu in poultry has been confirmed in the UK since it declared itself bird flu free in February 2024. The infection has been detected in poultry in East Riding of Yorkshire, with the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer urging all bird keepers to take action to protect their birds and report any signs of disease.
Canadian Teen With Suspected Bird Flu Is in Critical Condition
A Canadian teenager is currently in critical condition after contracting a suspected case of H5N1 bird flu, a British Columbia health official announced on Tuesday. While officials have released few details about the patient,
Canada reports 1st local case of H5 bird flu
A teen in Canada may be the first person to catch an H5 bird flu virus within the country. Health officials are now working to confirm the diagnosis.
Teen in critical condition with Canada's first presumptive human case of bird flu
A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children's hospital, sick with Canada's first presumptive human case of avian influenza. "This was a healthy teenager prior to this, so no underlying conditions,
Human bird flu case presumed in Canada, teenage patient is hospitalized
The first presumed human case of avian influenza (H5N1, or bird flu) has been reported in Canada. An infectious disease expert weighs in on potential concerns.
Canada detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case: ‘A rare event’
"We are conducting a thorough investigation to fully understand the source of exposure here in B.C.," British Columbia Health Officer Bonnie Henry said in a statement.
Bird flu alert in Canada as teen tests positive; officials launch investigation
While human infections are uncommon, recent cases in humans with no known animal exposure have raised concerns about potential mutations and increased transmission risks.
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First-ever human case of H5 avian influenza in Canada found in B.C.: officials
B.C. health officials say they have detected Canada's first-ever case of H5 avian influenza in a human. In a news release ...
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