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Case of bird flu infection in British Columbia is still a mystery, for now

Last updated: November 26, 2024 5:21 pm
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Health officials in British Columbia, Canada, have recently concluded their investigation into a teenager who was infected with H5N1 bird flu. The province’s public health officer, Bonnie Henry, stated that the investigation has been closed as they have exhausted all leads and avenues of inquiry.

The investigation involved a thorough examination of the individuals and animals that the teenager had come into contact with. Despite these efforts, no definitive source of the infection could be identified. Additionally, environmental samples taken from the vicinity of the teen’s residence did not reveal the presence of the H5N1 virus. Furthermore, there was no evidence of the virus being transmitted from the teenager to others.

Although the teenager remains in serious condition in the hospital, there have been signs of improvement in recent days, offering hope for recovery. The teen initially sought medical attention for conjunctivitis, a condition affecting the eye membrane, before being admitted to B.C. Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

Genetic sequencing of the virus from the teenager indicated that it belonged to the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b and genotype D1.1. This strain of the virus, originating from wild birds, has been responsible for multiple outbreaks in poultry farms in British Columbia. However, comparisons of the virus from the teenager revealed a closer resemblance to strains found in cackling geese discovered in the Fraser Valley.

Despite indications that the virus was mutating in ways that could enhance human-to-human transmission, the teenager is no longer contagious. All individuals who came into contact with the teen while infectious tested negative for the virus, and a variety of animals tested negative as well.

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While the exact source of the infection remains unknown, health officials emphasize the importance of continued vigilance and preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future. The closure of the investigation does not preclude the possibility of new developments prompting further examination in the future.

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