A human case of H3N2 variant influenza (H3N2v) has been found in southern Manitoba.
This rare flu strain is usually found in pigs, and influenza viruses from pigs don’t normally infect humans.
The case was detected in early June after an individual sought testing after developing a flu-like illness.
Provincial health officials say the case appears to be isolated and is the result of a different influenza virus than previously announced variant influenza cases in late April.
Health officials also say that there is no increased risk to people, with no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission at this time.
