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    Question

    Consider the following statement aboutAvian Influenza

    (H9N2): 1.  Recently, there is an outbreak of human cases of avian influenza virus (H9N2) in children in China 2.  H9N2 is a subtype of Covid 3.  Infections ranging from mild, flu-like symptoms or eye inflammation to severe, acute respiratory disease or death. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Recently, there is an outbreak of human cases of avian influenza virus (H9N2) and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China. H9N2 is a subtype of the influenza A virus which causes human influenza as well as bird flu. This virus is found worldwide in wild birds and is endemic in poultry in many areas. Symptoms: Infections ranging from mild, flu-like symptoms or eye inflammation to severe, acute respiratory disease or death

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