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Three-and-a-half-year-old in Cambodia dies of H5N1

Phnom Penh, March 24: A three-and-a-half-year-old boy from northeast Cambodia's Kratie province had died from H5N1 human avian influenza, marking the third human death from the virus so far this year, said a statement released by the Ministry of Health.

Young boy in Cambodia contracts H5N1 bird flu

Phnom Penh, March 23: A three-year-and-six-month boy from northeast Cambodia's Kratie province has been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, raising the number of cases to three so far this year, said a Ministry of Health's statement on Sunday.

Current antivirals may be less effective against severe infection caused by bird flu virus in cows' milk: Study

Washington DC, March 22: Scientists found that frequently used flu antivirals do not work well against the H5N1 avian influenza virus in cows' milk.

Amid avian flu scare, West Bengal imposes strict protocols

Kolkata, March 18: Amid the detection of the avian flu (H5N1) virus in neighbouring Jharkhand, the Mamata government has imposed strict protocols in West Bengal for the time being.

Younger adults, kids will benefit more from H5N1 vaccines: Study

New Delhi, March 15: Younger adults and children would benefit more from H5N1 vaccines, even those not tailored specifically to the current strain circulating in birds and cattle, finds a study.

H5N1 mutation in US dairy herds prompts caution on pandemic potential

Sacramento, March 13: Scientists are sounding the alarm about a concerning genetic mutation of the H5N1 bird flu virus, recently identified in four dairy cow herds, as this mutation could increase the risk of mammal-to-mammal transmission and disease severity.

Bird flu confirmed in Bihar's Jehanabad after crow deaths, authorities on high alert

Patna, March 1: The district administration in Bihar's Jehanabad has confirmed that the recent deaths of several crows on February 18 were caused by Avian Influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, officials said.

H5N1 in cats: Chhindwara on high alert, normalcy expected after March 4

Bhopal, Feb 28: Normalcy is expected to return after March 4 in Chhindwara town as the H5N1 virus was detected in domestic cats. The meat, chicken, and egg markets are closed and people are advised to visit government hospitals if they have any flu-like symptoms.

Prior infection with seasonal flu may guard against severe bird flu: Study

New Delhi, Feb 27: Previous infections with seasonal H1N1 flu may boost immunity and reduce the severity of H5N1 bird flu, according to a study.

Toddler dies of H5N1 virus in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Feb 26: A boy, aged two years and seven months, in southeast Cambodia's Prey Veng province has died of H5N1 avian influenza, becoming the second death in 2025, the Southeast Asian nation's Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.

H5N1 bird flu silently spread from animals to some humans: US CDC

New Delhi, Feb 14: H5N1 bird flu has silently spread from animals to some humans who treat animals, according to a study, by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that suggests bird flu cases may be undercounted.

WHO faces communication challenges on bird flu after US withdrawal

Geneva, Feb 12: Communication with the US regarding the ongoing bird flu outbreak has become increasingly difficult because of the country's withdrawal from the UN health agency, said the World Health Organization (WHO).

Antibody treatment helps prevent severe bird flu in monkeys: Study

Washington DC, January 31: The antibodies target a stable part of the bird flu virus, ensuring that the immune protection can resist new variants and offer long-term protection against the globally spreading airborne infection. It helps in preventing severe bird flu in monkeys.

South Korea reports 29th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza

Seoul, Jan 25: South Korea reported another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at a duck farm in the central region, raising the total cases to 29 for the season, authorities said.

New cases of bird flu found in Israel

Tel Aviv, January 22: H5N1 bird flu was diagnosed in a flock of turkeys at Kibbutz Tzora in the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. Following an unusual mortality of approximately 19,300 turkeys, aged 6.7 weeks, in four chicken coops, samples were sent to the laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, which confirmed the suspicion.

Japan's bird flu cases surge in January

Tokyo, Jan 22: Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreaks, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.

Human deaths from bird flu 'concerning'; monitoring & genome sequencing key: Experts

New Delhi, Jan 16: Recent human deaths seen in the US and Cambodia due to H5N1 bird flu are ‘concerning’, and calls for boosting monitoring and genome sequencing, said public health experts on Thursday.

Israel: 14th case of bird flu this season uncovered

Tel Aviv, January 15: H5N1 bird flu was diagnosed in a flock of turkeys in Nahalal in the Jezreel Valley. Following an unusual mortality of approximately 24,000 turkeys, before marketing at the age of 16 weeks, in five poultry houses, samples were sent to the laboratories of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, which confirmed the suspicion.

Israel: Avian flu outbreak detected in Kibbutz

Tel Aviv, January 12: Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety reported that H5N1 avian influenza has been diagnosed in a fattening turkey coop in Kibbutz Tzora in the Judea region. Following an unusual mortality in three pre-market turkey coops, at 9.4 weeks of age, samples sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Safety laboratories confirmed the suspicion. This is the 13th case of avian influenza diagnosed in commercial poultry farms this flu season.

Cambodia records first death from H5N1 in 2025

Phnom Penh, Jan 10: A 28-year-old man from southeast Cambodia's Kampong Cham province died of H5N1 human avian influenza on Friday, becoming the first death in 2025, the Ministry of Health said in a press statement.

First human bird flu death in US reported

Los Angeles, Jan 7: A patient in the US state of Louisiana has become the first person dead of bird flu, or H5N1, in the United States, authorities said.

US reports first bird flu related human death in Louisiana

Louisiana, January 7: The US has recorded its first human death from bird flu, according to Louisiana's Department of Health. The patient was aged above 65 years and was reported to have underlying medical conditions.

South Korea reports season's 20th avian influenza case

Seoul, Jan 6: South Korea has confirmed its 20th case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) for this winter season at an egg farm in Gyeonggi Province, authorities said on Monday.