China Reports Rare Coinfection of H3N2 and H10N5 Avian Flu Strains
The World Health Organization has been notified of the first confirmed case of human coinfection with avian influenza A(H10N5) virus and seasonal influenza A(H3N2) virus in China. The case involved a female farmer over 60 years of age with a history of chronic comorbidities, who passed away in December 2023. The patient had exposure to live poultry, and poultry samples also tested positive for H10N5. No new suspected human cases have been detected, and the likelihood of human-to-human spread is considered low. The Chinese government has implemented monitoring, prevention, and control measures, while WHO advises the public to avoid high-risk environments and emphasizes the importance of global surveillance for influenza viruses.
