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California Probes Bird Flu in Alameda Child with Mild Symptoms

Nov 19, 2024, 05:12 PM

California health officials are investigating a possible case of bird flu in a child from Alameda County, who tested positive for the virus after experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms. The child, who is recovering at home, had no known contact with infected animals, but authorities are exploring a potential exposure to wild birds. The case marks the first instance of bird flu in a human in California, and the child was also found to be positive for other respiratory viruses. The investigation is ongoing, with no secondary cases reported among family members who were tested.