Published February 09,2024
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A nine-year-old Cambodian boy has died from fowl flu, the dominion’s well being ministry stated on Friday, warning of a unbroken menace from the virus that killed three different individuals final 12 months.
The boy in northeastern Kratie province fell unwell after consuming poultry along with his household, struggling fever, coughing and respiratory difficulties earlier than dying on Thursday.
The ministry stated assessments confirmed the boy died from the extremely pathogenic H5N1 pressure of the virus.
“According to the evidence, five chickens and three ducks had died at the patient’s home, and they cooked the chickens and ducks for food to eat,” the ministry stated in a press release.
It stated well being officers have been investigating the supply of the virus and looking for extra circumstances.
“The ministry of health again reminds all people to be vigilant about bird flu because H5N1 continues to threaten the health of our people,” the assertion added.
At least three individuals, together with a two-year-old lady, died from fowl flu within the kingdom final 12 months
Since late 2021, Europe has been hit by its worst-ever outbreak of fowl flu, with North and South America additionally experiencing extreme outbreaks.
This has led to the culling of tens of tens of millions of home poultry worldwide, many with the H5N1 pressure, together with 140,000 within the Czech Republic earlier this month.
The international outbreak can be accountable for the deaths of tens of 1000’s of untamed birds.
Source: www.anews.com.tr