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A California child is infected with bird flu. Here’s why this case is different (calmatters.org)
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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] domdanial@reddthat.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago

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.