UKHSA detects human case of influenza A(H1N2)v

UKHSA
Nov 27, 2023

UKHSA detects human case of influenza A(H1N2)v


The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has detected a single confirmed human case of influenza A(H1N2)v.Influenza A(H1N2)v is similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK. This is the first detection of this strain of flu in a human in the UK. As is usual early in emerging infection events, UKHSA is working closely with partners to determine the characteristics of the pathogen and assess the risk to human health.