Canadian Teen in Critical Condition with First Local Bird Flu Case
TL;DR
A Canadian teenager from British Columbia is in critical condition after contracting bird flu, marking the country's first locally acquired infection. Initially presenting with symptoms like pink eye, fever, and cough, the teen was sent home from the hospital but has since experienced worsening respiratory issues, according to health officials.
- Teen infected in Canada’s first bird flu case is in critical condition The Washington Post
- Teenager in critical condition with Canada’s first human case of bird flu The Guardian
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- Canadian teen with suspected avian flu in critical condition University of Minnesota Twin Cities
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