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SpeakerSuccessful437 t1_ja62kwj wrote

So, I guess the flu case was just from direct contact with a sick bird, rather then human to human transmission?

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SidewinderTV t1_ja68fjy wrote

Apparently she lived with 20+ birds in her home so that’s probably a safe bet.

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hamonabone OP t1_ja78w1g wrote

Yeah people do this in rural Cambodia to protect their birds from theft or death during the night. Envision a tiny molded wooden cabin with two floors and a metal roosting ladder going up the stairs into the common sleeping area. You're sleeping with the chickens, the cats, and the half starved kittens and mosquitos along with other family members under a mosquito net and limited electricity. I don't recommend it to anyone.

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vantways t1_ja6px7j wrote

Yes, it was also confirmed to be the old strain of bird flu (the one that had caused infections in ~2015 I think?), which means the strain that's been making headlines for infecting mammals (minks, seals, bears, etc) has not spilled over into humans which is great news

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SpeakerSuccessful437 t1_ja7ptyl wrote

That is good news, I remember the panic on this sub a few days ago, when we thought we had another pandemic on our hands. I guess I can look forward to a normal March Madness basketball month next month, LOL!

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