NEW DELHI: Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, predominantly affects birds and some cattle. However, recent research indicates that the H5N1 strain can be transmitted through the air, raising concerns about potential human infections. Focusing on its airborne transmission capabilities, a study published in Nature Microbiology has revealed significant developments in the evolution of the H5N1 variant. […]
NEW DELHI: Marking one of the second such cases in the country of H9N2 virus, a new human case of bird flu in India has been confirmed by The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. The case belongs to a four-year-old child in West Bengal who is currently suffering from severe respiratory issues and getting […]
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to depute a high-level team to Kerala to take stock of Avian Influenza outbreak in the state. The team will investigate the outbreak in detail and submit report with recommendations. The seven member Central team to Kerala comprises of experts drawn from the National Institute of […]