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Bird flu is hitting Australian poultry farms—the first human case has been reported in Victoria

The first human case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Australia was reported yesterday in Victoria. A child acquired the H5N1 strain of the virus in India and became ill upon returning home to Australia in March this year.

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Victoria detects human case of bird flu in travelling child returning to the country

A Victorian child has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza after returning to the country from overseas earlier this year. The Department of Health says transmission to humans is rare.

Concern as bird flu detected in Victoria

Concern is rising in Australia about the global outbreak of bird flu. Today in Victoria, the Government has advised preliminary tests have confirmed the presence of avian influenza on an egg farm near Meredith, following an investigation of poultry deaths. The farm has been placed under quarantine.

First human case of bird flu detected in Australia-Xinhua

First human case of bird flu detected in Australia-