Tag: H5N1

  • INDIA’S FIRST CASE OF H5N1 AVIAN INFLUENZA IN HUMAN

    INDIA’S FIRST CASE OF H5N1 AVIAN INFLUENZA IN HUMAN

    First case of human infection of influenza A(H5N1) virus in India has been reported on July 21, 2021. The patient was a 18 year old male from Harayana. Symptoms observed(in June) were fever, cough, difficulty in breathing and other upper respiratory symptoms after he was given an immunosuppressive treatment for an underlying illness. Patient’s condition further deteriorated leading to acute respitatory distress syndrome(ARDS).…