Bird Flu Death in Mexico: First Case of H5N2 Virus Reported As Patient Dies After Contracting Rare Strain
The patient, who had pre-existing health conditions, was hospitalised in Mexico City and died on April 24 after a week of severe symptoms.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a fatal case of a rare H5N2 bird flu strain in a 59-year-old man with no history of animal contact. The patient, who had pre-existing health conditions, was hospitalised in Mexico City and died on April 24 after a week of severe symptoms. The WHO's investigation among 17 close contacts found only one minor illness, suggesting limited human-to-human transmission. Bird Flu in India: Centre Asks All States and Union Territories To Undertake Preventive Measures As Four States Report Avian Influenza.
Bird Flu Death in Mexico
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