Tuesday, May 14, 2024

First case of highly pathogenic avian influenza transmitted from cow to human confirmed

in March a farm worker who reported no contact with sick or dead birds, but who was in contact with dairy cattle, began showing symptoms in the eye and samples were collected by the regional health department to test for potential influenza A. Experts have now confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza transmission from a mammal (dairy cow) to a human.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gTrkG3Q

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