Canada reports 1st human case of bird flu

First reported case of avian flu in canadian teen sparks health investigation
A teenager from British Columbia has become the first reported case of avian flu in Canada, prompting a thorough investigation by health authorities. The individual is currently receiving treatment for the H5 strain at a pediatric hospital,
B.C. investigating 1st presumptive human case of avian flu 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 province's Health Ministry announced Saturday.
Canada Reports First Human Case Of H5N1 Bird Flu
A teenager in British Columbia, Canada has been hospitalized with a presumed case of H5N1 bird flu, the first detected human case in the country in the current outbreak.
Canada Reports First Case Of Bird Flu In A Person
A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday.
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Canada reports first human case of bird flu after teen tests positive
A teenager in British Columbia, Canada, has contracted the H5 strain of bird flu, marking the country's first confirmed human case. Health officials are investigating the source of the infection, suspecting animal-to-human transmission.
Canada detects first presumptive human bird flu case, teen infected
A teenager from British Columbia likely contracted the virus from a bird or animal while receiving care at a children's hospital.
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