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On March 27, 2024, H5N1 avian influenza broke out in Vietnam

March 27, 2024

health authority Vietnam According to reports, a 21-year-old college student died of COVID-19 on March 23. H5 avian influenza.Likewise, he said the number of infections reported in the province Khanh Hoa Provincebelonging to the H5N1 subtype.

Epidemiological investigation revealed that the man had captured wild birds near his home around the Spring Festival. However, no sick or dead birds were reported near the home. No other cases were identified during contact tracing of the patient.

The last case of H5N1 in Vietnam was reported in Vietnam Province in October 2022 Fu Thou

the first time since 2014.

It is unclear which branch of the H5N1 virus is responsible for human infection. The oldest clade (2.3.2.1c) is still endemic in some parts of Asia and has recently been associated with a number of diseases in Cambodia, many of which are fatal. The newer clade (2.3.4.4b) affects poultry in several regions of the world and in rare cases also infects humans, mainly those who come into contact with infected birds or mammals.

The country’s health ministry reported that the H5N1 virus continued to be detected sporadically in poultry, and six bird flu outbreaks were reported in six provinces, including Khanh Hoa province, where the man lives, according to the agriculture ministry. .is affected in the latter case.

Vietnam local risks

More information about bird flu in Vietnam

The virus is endemic in birds and is excreted in large quantities in their feces.
Although the risk to travelers is minimal, it is recommended to avoid direct contact with birds or their secretions. Cooked chicken does not spread the virus.
2021. H5N8 outbreak on July 3