A nine-year-old boy has died from a pressure of deadly bird flu that has already made its way to the UK.
The youngster’s 16-year-old brother has also now tested positive for H5N1 which has been found in poultry and wild birds around Britain.
Although it primarily impacts birds it can jump from species to species including to humans through close contact with infected or dead animals.
The boy and his brother, from the north-eastern province of Kratie, Cambodia, both ate meals containing poultry that had died on their property, according to The Sun.
The nine-year-old’s dying marks the Asian nation’s ninth case and fifth fatality reported from H5N1 in lower than a 12 months.
That is the most important 12 month whole for any nation since 2015.
According to blog Avian Flu Diary, Cambodia’s Ministry of Health launched a press release after the boy’s dying.
The translation mentioned: ‘The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia wish to inform the general public that there’s one other case of chicken flu in a nine-year-old boy and was confirmed optimistic for H5N1 chicken flu virus (H5N1) from the National Institute.
‘Despite the care and rescue of docs, because of the severe situation of the kid, together with fever, shortness of breath, cough and fainting, the kid died on February 8, 2024.
‘According to the interrogation, at the patient’s home, 5 chickens and three geese died and the chickens and geese have been eaten.’
The assertion went on: ‘The Ministry of Health wish to remind all residents to watch out about chicken flu as a result of H5N1 chicken flu continues to threaten the well being of our individuals and in addition wish to inform you if there are signs.
‘Fever, cough, runny nose or shortness of breath and a history of contact with sick or dead chickens during the 14 days before the onset of symptoms, do not visit crowded places or seek consultation and examination.’
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