12Jun 2024
“SECOND HUMAN H9N2 BIRD FLU CASE CONFIRMED IN INDIA BY WHO”
Why in the news? A human case of bird flu (H9N2) was detected in a four-year-old in West Bengal, marking the second such case in India. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported the case, highlighting the child’s exposure to poultry and subsequent recovery after treatment. Key facts:Avian Influenza Virus (H9N2): Subtype: H9N2 is a subtype …
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