Introduction
The H3N8 bird flu is a strain of avian influenza that has been found in birds in China. Recently, the first human case of the H3N8 bird flu was reported in China. This is a cause for concern, as the H3N8 bird flu can be transmitted from birds to humans, and can cause serious illness and even death. It is important to take precautions to protect yourself and your family from the H3N8 bird flu. This article will provide information on how to protect yourself and your family from the H3N8 bird flu, as well as tips on what to eat and what not to eat to reduce your risk of contracting the virus.
China Just Reported First Human Case of H3N8 Bird Flu
China has reported its first human case of H3N8 bird flu, a strain of avian influenza that has been circulating in poultry since 2016. The patient, a 24-year-old man from the city of Shenzhen, was hospitalized on April 15 and is currently in stable condition.
The H3N8 strain of bird flu is a type of avian influenza that is typically found in wild birds, but can also infect poultry. It is not known to be transmissible from person to person, but can cause severe respiratory illness in humans.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating the case and has taken steps to prevent the spread of the virus. The CDC has advised people to avoid contact with sick or dead birds, and to practice good hygiene when handling poultry.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has also issued a statement urging people to take precautions to protect themselves from the virus. The WHO recommends that people avoid contact with sick or dead birds, practice good hygiene when handling poultry, and cook poultry thoroughly before eating.
Eat This, Not That
If you’re concerned about the risk of H3N8 bird flu, there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself. First, avoid contact with sick or dead birds, and practice good hygiene when handling poultry. Second, cook poultry thoroughly before eating. Third, avoid eating raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, or other poultry products.
Finally, if you’re in an area where H3N8 bird flu has been reported, it’s important to take extra precautions. Wear a face mask when handling poultry, and wash your hands thoroughly after handling poultry or eggs. If you have any symptoms of the virus, such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
China has confirmed the first known human case of the H3N8 strain of avian flu. “These early infections should always be responded to thoroughly and comprehensively with sensitive testing of contacts to ensure no other spread occurred or is ongoing,” says Ian MacKay, a virologist at the University of Queensland, Australia. Read on for everything you need to know about the issue and whether you’re in danger—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
The H3N8 strain has been around since 2002 after being discovered in North American birds. While H3N8 has infected dogs, seals and horses, this is the first time it’s been detected in humans.
According to reports, a four-year-old boy in Zhumadian, Henan province experienced fever and other symptoms on April 5, and was subsequently admitted for treatment in a medical center on April 10.
According to China’s National Health Commission, the family raised chickens and lived near wild ducks and crows, so the patient was directly infected by birds. The NHC claims the strain does not have “the ability to effectively infect humans”.
According to the World Health Organization, there was an increase in the number of human H5N6 bird flu cases in China last year. “The increase in human cases in China this year is of concern. It’s a virus that causes high mortality,” says Thijs Kuiken, professor of comparative pathology at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam.
Nearly 23 million birds in the U.S. have died after the worst outbreak of bird flu since 2015, with Iowa being one of the worst states to be impacted. “It’s somewhat surprising how widespread it is already in North America,” says Jonathan Runstadler, an influenza researcher at Tufts University. “It’s clearly able to persist and transmit from year to year in parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, and I don’t think we should be surprised if that’s going to be the case here.”
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