Avian influenza
As tens of thousands of seabirds swoop and squawk around us on Lord Howe Island, wildlife experts are sounding the alarm on the potential arrival of the deadly bird flu strain, H5N1. The virus, which has caused havoc in wild bird populations across the globe, may arrive in Australia this
Avian influenza
A 16-year-old girl from southeast Cambodia's Svay Rieng province has been confirmed to have the H5N1 bird flu, bringing the total number of cases to nine since the start of 2024. The girl, who lives in Chantrea district's Chamkar Leav village, is currently in a severe
Avian influenza
A severe outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in southern Cambodia, with a 16-year-old girl recently diagnosed with the virus, bringing the total number of cases to nine this year. The patient is receiving intensive care after showing symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, and dyspnea. Health authorities
Avian influenza
As the world grapples with a devastating bird flu pandemic, a particular strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus called H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b is spreading globally, affecting wild birds and poultry on every continent except Australia. Meanwhile, three separate strains of bird flu - H7N3, H7N9,
Avian influenza
Phnom Penh authorities have confirmed a seventh human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2024, a 5-year-old girl from southern Cambodia's Takeo province. The patient exhibited symptoms of fever and had direct contact with dead chickens, which were consumed by her family. This incident highlights the ongoing threat
Avian influenza
A three-year-old boy in southern Cambodia's Takeo province has been confirmed to have contracted the H5N1 human avian influenza, the sixth case reported this year. The boy, who lives in Kiri Vong district's Pou village, was hospitalized with symptoms of fever, cough, fatigue, and breathing difficulty,
