July 18, 2024 Avian influenza A(H5N1) in Cambodia.

July 18, 2024

Since July 6, the city’s health authorities Cambodia 2 cases reported bird flu A(H5N1), both cohabiting and associated with dead poultry.

In 2024, 7 cases were registered, including 1 fatality. In 3 of them, the hoard was confirmed. 2.3.21v.

Globally, 894 human cases and 463 deaths from influenza A(H5N1) have been reported from 2003 to 22 May 2024 in 24 countries. No sustained human-to-human transmission has been detected. The risk of transmission to the general population in the EU/EEA is considered low, with the exception of occupationally exposed groups such as farmers and poultry slaughter workers, who are considered low to medium.

Local Risks Cambodia

More information about bird flu in Cambodia

• The virus, endemic to birds, is excreted in large quantities in feces. Although the risk to travelers is minimal, it is advisable to avoid direct contact with birds or their excreta. Well-cooked chicken does not transmit the virus.
• Status Report:
  • 2024 year. In total from 2003 to January 28, 2024. 64 cases human cases of influenza A (H5N1), including 41 deaths. 22 February, a new case of H5N1 in Kampot. 8 February, 2 cases in Siem Reap.
  • 2023 year. In 2023, six human cases, including four deaths, were reported in Kampot Province (n=2), Prey Veng Province (n=3) and Svay Rieng Province (n=1). Since 2005, Cambodia has reported 59 cases of H5N1 infection, including 40 deaths. 28 November 2 new cases in Kampot
  • 2023 year. October: Girl dies of H5N1 bird flu in Prey Veng; February H5N1: Girl dies in Prey Veng
  • 2022 year. March Siem Reap H9N2.
  • 2021 year. Marching. Siem Reap 1 child, 3 years old.

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