Can Humans Get Bird Flu

• Bird flu outbreaks in humans may remain rare thanks to this gene

  Scientists have identified a gene called BTN3A3 in humans that plays a crucial role in preventing the replication of the avian influenza virus within human cells.

  Health

  Jun 29, 2023
  
• Chile detects bird flu in 53-year-old man with severe influenza symptoms

  The government is investigating the source of contagion as well as others who were in contact with the patient. Chile has reported cases of the H5N1 bird flu since late last year.

  World

  Mar 30, 2023
  
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• U.S. reports first human bird flu case in Colorado prison inmate

  The CDC said it has tracked the health of more than 2,500 people who have been exposed to H5N1 virus-infected birds, but that this was the only confirmed case to date.

  World

  Apr 29, 2022