Global bird flu alert kills young man in Vietnam

Sadly, A 21-year-old Vietnamese student has become the country’s first victim of bird flu..

The student, who studied at Nha Trang University, died of viral infection on March 23. H5N1 influenzaconfirmed by the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam reports first case of bird flu

In response to the tragedy, health officials have called for stronger safeguards to stop the spread of bird flu to humans.

Wild birds were reportedly captured in the area during the Chinese New Year period, but investigations found no evidence of sick or dead birds near the student apartments.

Since January, bird flu outbreaks have occurred in many areas of Vietnam.

The health ministry expressed concern that the virus spreads more easily in areas where weather patterns change due to seasonal changes.

They advocate increased surveillance to detect possible new cases and reduce this risk.

A translated statement from the infectious disease news blog “Bird Flu Diary” said that a 21-year-old male patient lived in Xing Ninh Village, Ninh Trung Commune, Ninh Hoa City, Khanh Hoa Province.

The patient began to develop fever and cough symptoms on March 11, 2024.

Despite self-treatment, the patient’s symptoms persisted. From March 16 to 17, 2024, the patient went to Ninghe Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.

After being diagnosed with pneumonia, the patient was transferred to Khanh Hoa General Hospital for further treatment.

“On March 19, 2024, Khanh Hoa Provincial Center for Disease Control collected patient samples for testing. According to the test results on March 20, 2024, the patient tested positive for influenza A/H5, Institut Pasteur Nha Trang 2024 The diagnosis result on March 22, 2024 determined that the patient tested positive for influenza A (H5N1). Due to the severe development of the disease, the patient died on March 23, 2024.”

according to the statement.

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