The deadly H7N9 virus has been discovered in 120 chickens imported from the nearby Chinese city of Huizhou, owing to which the Hong Kong authorities plan to slaughter some 15,000 birds.
Avian Influenza / Bird Flu-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment- FAQs
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Bird flu (avian influenza/avian flu) is a disease caused by an influenza virus (H5N1) that primarily affects birds but can infect humans also.
Recently, a 68-year-old woman was hospitalized with the virus after returning to Hong Kong from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, although it has not been confirmed how she contracted the disease. 10 people had previously been diagnosed with H7N9 in Hong Kong, including 3 who died. All had contracted the disease in mainland China, according to Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
The bird flu outbreak, which first emerged on the mainland in February 2013, has reignited fears that a bird flu virus could mutate to become easily transmissible between people, threatening to trigger a pandemic.
China Reports Another Death Due to Bird Flu
China has reported the death of a man from the H7N9 bird flu strain. The cases of the virus have accelerated in the year end.
China has reported the death of a man from the H7N9 bird flu strain. The cases of the virus have accelerated in the year end.
Cull Ordered After H5N8 Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Germany
German authorities have ordered the cull of thousands of farm animals after a H5N8 bird flu outbreak was confirmed.
German authorities have ordered the cull of thousands of farm animals after a H5N8 bird flu outbreak was confirmed.
Hong Kong Raises Bird Flu Alert Level
As a woman diagnosed with the deadly H7N9 avian flu virus was in a critical condition, Hong Kong hospitals raised alert levels.
As a woman diagnosed with the deadly H7N9 avian flu virus was in a critical condition, Hong Kong hospitals raised alert levels.
