There have been confirmed human cases of H5N1 avian influenza in Cambodia. It seems likely that they are due to direct contact with infected birds, but if not, it could be a serious problem.
An 11-year-old girl in Cambodia has reportedly died after contracting H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, while her father has also tested positive for the virus. It appears to be the second confirmed human death linked to a surge in cases among birds and mammals since 2020, and this is the first documented human outbreak of H5N1 in the country in nearly a decade. Officials are now testing the family’s close contacts, some of whom have shown symptoms, but it is unclear whether these cases were spread from person to person or through a shared exposure to infected animals.
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