Chile detects first case of bird flu in a human

Chile detects first human case of bird flu

Chile detected the first case of bird flu in a human, the country's health ministry reported on Wednesday. The case was detected in a 53-year-old man who presented severe influenza symptoms, according to a statement issued by the ministry, but they noted the patient was in stable condition. The government is also investigating the source of contagion as well as others who were in contact with the patient. CHILE DETECTS NEW BIRD FLU OUTBREAK IN I…

First recorded case of bird flu in a human detected in Chile

A 53-year-old man has tested positive for avian influenza (Picture: Reuters) Chile has announced their first ever case of bird flu in a human. The country’s health ministry reported yesterday a 53-year-old man, who presented with severe influenza symptoms, had contracted the infection. He remains in a stable condition in hospital. The country’s government are now investigating and trying to locate people who the patient has been in direct con…

Chile detects first case of bird flu in a human

Chile officials say a human case of bird flu has been recorded in the country for the first time.

Chile detects first case of bird flu in a human

Chile officials say a human case of bird flu has been recorded in the country for the first time.

Chile Confirms First Case of Bird Flu in Human, Patient in Stable Condition

Chile has detected the first case of bird flu in a human, the country's health ministry said. The Chilean government is also investigating the source of contagion as well as others who were in contact with the patient.

First human case of bird flu reported in Chile

Chilean health authorities Wednesday confirmed the first case of a human patient suffering from avian flu. It is a 53-year-old man from the city of Arica in the northern part of the country, who has been reported to be stable.