H7N9

Avian influenza: How it infects humans, treatment and more!

As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), H5N1 first infected humans in 1997, leading to a number of deaths. 

Oct 20, 2016, 09:54 AM IST

First human H7N9 case this winter reported in China

The first human H7N9 case this winter was reported in south China's Guangdong province, the provincial health commission announced on Tuesday.

Nov 24, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Chicken resistant to avian flu will emerge: WHO expert

 Viruses in birds will live for many years but when they move to hosts, there will be deadly reaction, says expert.

Nov 18, 2015, 20:49 PM IST