H5N1 avian influenza in Cambodia: 12th human case of the year

In Cambodia, health authorities report today, another case of H5N1 avian influenza in a 5-year-old boy from Kamakor Village, Sam Lahn Commune, Angkor Chey District, Kampot Province.

The child presented with symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. The patient is currently under intensive care by medical staff.

The patient's family has about 40 chickens, as well as 2 sick and dead chickens. The boy likes to play with the chickens every day, according to health officials.

The Ministry of Health would like to remind all citizens to always pay attention to and be vigilant about bird flu because H5N1 bird flu continues to threaten the health of our citizens. We would also like to inform you that if you have a fever, cough, sputum discharge, or difficulty breathing and have a history of contact with sick or dead chickens or ducks within 14 days before the start of the symptoms, do not go to gatherings or crowded places and seek consultation and treatment at the nearest health center or hospital immediately. Avoid delaying this, which puts you at high risk of eventual death.