Alameda County child believed to be latest case of bird flu

Alameda County child believed to be latest case of bird flu; source unknown
California health officials reported Tuesday that a child in Alameda Co. has been infected with bird flu; source unknown.
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Health officials report possible case of bird flu in a child in Alameda County
The child has reportedly been treated and is now recovering at home. The positive test showed low-level detection of the virus, health officials say, indicating the child was not likely infectious. There was no known contact with an infected animal, but officials are investigating a possible exposure to wild birds.
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California Health Department Reports Possible Bird Flu Case in Child
California's public health department on Tuesday reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild symptoms. The state said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.
California child tests positive for bird flu with no known exposure to infected animals
California health officials reported a possible case of bird flu in a child in the San Francisco Bay Area. The child had no known contact with infected animals.
California reports possible bird flu case in child
California's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.
California health officials investigating bird flu infection in child
California health officials have identified a possible bird flu case in a child who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms, the state Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. The child had no known contact with an infected animal,
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