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B.C. investigating 1st presumptive human avian flu case caught in Canada
British Columbia health officials are investigating what's believed to be the first human case of avian influenza caught in Canada after a teenager tested presumptively positive for the disease, the Ministry of Health announced Saturday.
The teenager, who the ministry says is from the Fraser Health region, is currently receiving care at B.C. Children's Hospital, while officials work to confirm the diagnosis and trace potential sources of exposure.
According to the statement, avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a virus that primarily affects birds but can occasionally spread to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, says the case marks the first time H5 avian influenza has been caught by a person in Canada, as far as they know, although there have been isolated cases reported in the U.S. and other countries.
WATCH | B.C. teen tests positive for avian flu in initial screening, a 1st in Canada:
B.C. detects 1st presumptive human case of avian flu caught in Canada
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British Columbia health officials said Saturday they are investigating what's believed to be the first human case of avian influenza caught in Canada after a teenager tested presumptively positive for the disease. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases specialist, breaks down what this means and what precautions people can take.
"Our thoughts are with this young person and their family during this difficult time," she said.
Henry said a thorough investigation is underway to understand how the virus may have been contracted.
The ministry noted that public health officials are tracking contacts of the patient to monitor for symptoms and to provide guidance on testing and prevention measures. Currently, no other human cases have been identified in connection with this incident.
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist at Toronto General Hospital, said the virus is of particular concern because it has the potential to cause "significant clinical harm " in humans.
"This has been a virus that's been on the radar to cause epidemics or potential pandemics," he told CBC News.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british- ... -1.7379630
B.C. investigating 1st presumptive human avian flu case caught in Canada
British Columbia health officials are investigating what's believed to be the first human case of avian influenza caught in Canada after a teenager tested presumptively positive for the disease, the Ministry of Health announced Saturday.
The teenager, who the ministry says is from the Fraser Health region, is currently receiving care at B.C. Children's Hospital, while officials work to confirm the diagnosis and trace potential sources of exposure.
According to the statement, avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a virus that primarily affects birds but can occasionally spread to humans through contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, says the case marks the first time H5 avian influenza has been caught by a person in Canada, as far as they know, although there have been isolated cases reported in the U.S. and other countries.
WATCH | B.C. teen tests positive for avian flu in initial screening, a 1st in Canada:
B.C. detects 1st presumptive human case of avian flu caught in Canada
32 minutes ago
Duration4:44
British Columbia health officials said Saturday they are investigating what's believed to be the first human case of avian influenza caught in Canada after a teenager tested presumptively positive for the disease. Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases specialist, breaks down what this means and what precautions people can take.
"Our thoughts are with this young person and their family during this difficult time," she said.
Henry said a thorough investigation is underway to understand how the virus may have been contracted.
The ministry noted that public health officials are tracking contacts of the patient to monitor for symptoms and to provide guidance on testing and prevention measures. Currently, no other human cases have been identified in connection with this incident.
Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an infectious disease specialist at Toronto General Hospital, said the virus is of particular concern because it has the potential to cause "significant clinical harm " in humans.
"This has been a virus that's been on the radar to cause epidemics or potential pandemics," he told CBC News.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british- ... -1.7379630