👉 H8N3 is a strain of bird flu virus that was first identified in chickens in Wuhan, China, in 2017. It has since spread across several countries, including South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, causing severe illness in poultry. The virus causes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in infected birds, leading to organ failure and death within a few days. This strain of bird flu is highly contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact with infected birds or contaminated food
