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#Cambodia's #capital has reported its first #death from avian #influenza #H5N1 this year (Nov. 17 '25)

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By G.M.

 


Phnom Penh, November 16 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Ministry of Health confirmed on the 16th that a young man residing in Phnom Penh had died from avian influenza (H5N1). Authorities urged the public to be vigilant and take effective preventative measures.

According to the report, the 22-year-old man experienced severe symptoms including fever, cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Despite the medical team's best efforts, his condition rapidly deteriorated, and he died on the 15th of this month. This is the first reported human death from avian influenza in the country's capital this year.

Following the incident, the Cambodian Ministry of Health immediately activated its emergency response mechanism. Local professional teams are conducting a comprehensive and detailed epidemiological investigation to trace the source of infection and identify close contacts. To prevent further spread of the epidemic in the community, authorities have urgently allocated and distributed antiviral medications to the local population.

Cambodia has recorded 17 cases of human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus this year, including 6 deaths. Among the multiple avian influenza deaths reported since January, the youngest was a child who was only 2 years and 7 months old.

A Cambodian Ministry of Health official had previously warned that avian influenza continues to pose a serious threat to the lives and health of the Cambodian people. (End)

Source: China News Network, https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1848929739224488346&wfr=spider&for=pc

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