Three people have died from bird flu in Cambodia.final death attributed to less than two years oldhe is a resident of Prey Veng Province.
After many suspicions of the disease dead chicken In his house. The Ministry of Health confirmed in a statement that the girl tested positive for the H5N1 virus.
In addition to the girl, a 50-year-old man and an 11-year-old girl also recently died from the disease. Avian Influenza domestic.
Bird flu remains a health threat
Due to recent deaths, authorities have activated national agreement The aim is to look for the spread of pathogens in animals and humans.
Officials “will continue to search for suspected and affected cases to prevent spread the Ministry of Health stated in its note.
According to official data, in Cambodia at least 50 people have been infected Since 2005, 40 people have died due to bird flu.
The Ministry of Health stressed that “avian influenza continues to threaten people’s health, especially that of children,” and asked citizens to remain cautious and notify authorities if they may become ill.
Bird flu is a disease that commonly occurs Transmitted from birds to humans It is through direct contact, although there are rare cases of infection between humans and usually requires hospitalization of the infected person.