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A California child is infected with bird flu. Here’s why this case is different (calmatters.org)

submitted 4 days ago by Garibaldee@lemm.ee to c/usa@midwest.social

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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 3 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I'm curious why this kid was even tested given that they only had "mild respiratory symptoms".

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Perhaps the kid’s fowl demeanor gave them a hint

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 4 points 3 days ago

ಠ_ಠ

[–] domdanial@reddthat.com 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Says in the article that it was discovered to be bird flu during influenza subtyping.

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well yes, but why was that test done to begin with if they only had mild symptoms? Most people don't go to the doctor because they have a bit of a cough.

[–] Entropywins@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

Bay area could be that super rich Healthcare we all hear about.