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First case of highly pathogenic avian influenza transmitted from cow to human confirmed (www.sciencedaily.com)

submitted 6 months ago by recreationalplacebos@midwest.social to c/health@lemmy.world

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In March a farm worker who reported no contact with sick or dead birds, but who was in contact with dairy cattle, began showing symptoms in the eye and samples were collected by the regional health department to test for potential influenza A. Experts have now confirmed the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza transmission from a mammal (dairy cow) to a human.

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[–] Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.de 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

As long as we exploit animals, we will have zoonotic diseases. Kind of deserved at this point.

[–] BreadOven@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yes, but also happens naturally to some extent as well.