A child infected with the bird flu virus in the United States

Suffering from mild respiratory symptoms, which initially suggested a cold or flu, a child residing in Alameda County, California, underwent several medical examinations. As reported CNN he first tested positive for bird flu, with a low level of the virus, then negative four days later. He also tested positive for other respiratory viruses that could explain these symptoms.

“It is natural for people to be concerned, and we want to remind parents, caregivers and families that, based on the information and data we have, we do not believe the child was contagious – and no spread Human-to-human spread of avian influenza has not been documented in any country for over 15 years.said Dr. Tomás Aragón, director of the California Department of Public Health and state public health officer.

At least 46 cases of H5 flu

The Ministry of Health nevertheless specifies that health authorities are investigating possible exposure to wild birds, while waiting to determine the real causes of the child’s infection. At least 46 cases of H5 influenza have been confirmed in humans in the United States. Most of those affected were agricultural workers.