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World’s 1st Case of H5N8 Avian Flu

February 25 , 2021 1280 days 750 0
  • Russia reported the first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of avian flu to humans.
  • The H5N8 is a sub-type of the Influenza A virus.
  • It causes flu-like symptoms in birds and mammals.
  • There was no sign yet of transmission between humans.
  • Till now, it is largely restricted to birds and poultry.
  • Recently, the samples of Crows from Maharashtra’s Beed district were found positive for the H5N8 strain.

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