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Bird flu cases are increasing continuously in many countries of the world. Bird flu cases are also being seen in America, Canada and Mexico. Then bird flu was found in a 4-year-old child in West Bengal. WHO has confirmed this. According to WHO, a 4-year-old child in West Bengal has been found infected with this virus.
No need to panic- Health Department official
Dr. Dipankar Maji, an officer of the West Bengal Health Department in Malda, said that we have held a meeting for health monitoring. The bird flu case is under discussion and no other case has been reported. There is no need to panic about this.
This is the second case in India
This is the second case of bird flu in humans in the country so far. In 2019 also this virus was found in a child. Then the child recovered during treatment. This time also this virus has been found in a child. The child from West Bengal in whom this virus was found was suffering from hyperactive airway disease. He complained of fever and stomach ache. During the investigation, influenza B and adenovirus were found in the child. Due to which the child was suspected to have bird flu, after which the sample was sent to the lab for examination. Where bird flu was confirmed. It is worth noting that the bird flu virus was also found in a person in Mexico. However, he later died.
The virus that was seen in animals and birds is now seen in humans as well
In America, the bird flu i.e. H5N1 virus spread among cattle. Thousands of animals died. After which this virus was also seen in animals in Denmark and Canada. This is a matter of great concern because bird flu is usually found in birds. Now bird flu has increased the concern because the bird flu virus has been confirmed in India.
How dangerous is the virus?
According to the information received, bird flu is very dangerous for humans. The mortality rate in this is many times higher than that of Covid. Earlier, cases of this virus were not seen in humans. But now after Mexico, a case has come to light in India. In such a situation, there is a need to be cautious, now necessary steps will have to be taken to protect against this virus.
what are the symptoms?
- Fever
- Difficulty breathing
- cough
- Cold
- Headache